Tomorrow's life: it will be a good future if we live in arcology
The ability to create structures to withstand climate change and overcrowding. It's called the future, but you can call it arcology.
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Sonnet155, the temporary fruit leather bag made with discarded peels
Two German designers develop an envelope (but above all a production chain) based on the waste of fruit peels and cellulose fibers. Efficient, elegant, sustainable. It bodes well.
The whitest white paint there is is even whiter (and cooler)
Purdue's super white paint gets even better: it now reflects 98.1% of light, and can really be an alternative to air conditioners
Plans for the first city on Mars revealed
We live in the exhilarating era that we will remember as the beginning of human colonization of our galaxy. A science and design project produces plans for future cities on Mars and gives us a preview of what they might look like.
BIPV: the future of integrated solar in buildings
Electric cars are growing, and construction remains stagnant: why don't we start thinking about abandoning old solar panels and moving directly to solar roofs? The future is BIPV.
An Ark on the Moon: 6,7 million DNA samples in a lunar bunker
The gene bank on Svalbard shows some cracks, and a team of scientists suggests moving the seed samples more safely: to a lunar bunker.
Pipe Fishway, the fish lift highway passes over the dams
A cross between a highway and an elevator, Fishway can help fish climb over high dams and rush to breed, saving fish fauna.
Diviner, the solar project to give the planet water without borders
Diviner is a sunny, artistic and philosophical project that teaches us the consistency of utopias. To find water everywhere, even where we don't see it.
Sunox Screecher: solar-powered personal mobility
Sunox Screecher is a solar-powered personal mobility device that combines pedal and photovoltaics.
Oculus Pod, the technological oasis in the desert
A habitable module for desert tourism and activities? Oculus Pod seems like the ideal, self-sufficient and nature-inspired solution.
How to avoid (perhaps) the next air conditioner disaster
The surge in air conditioning threatens our electricity grids. Air conditioners will increase global warming, unless…
Anthenea, eco hotel suite floating 100% electric
Tourism is becoming more atomised, but this does not mean it gives up technology. Anthenea is a small autonomous island of well-being moving on the water.
Italy forward for recycling and reuse. The future? Wooden. On the contrary: of importance
The pandemic teaches: sustainability, recycling and reuse are the keys to the future. In Italy the king of materials in this sense is wood. Pardon: the Rilegno.
Romotow arrives, the camper that looks like a Swiss army knife
The innovative camper is beautiful to look at as it is, but it has the "transformer" ability to leave its frame. Ladies and gentlemen, Romotow.
Wello Family, The family electric Trike is perfect, if not for the price.
Versatile like a bike, spacious like a mini car, cheaply unworthy. But what prices, though! Lights and shadows for the Wello Family.
The material of the future? Transparent and enhanced wood
New construction methods, bright ceilings, futuristic car interiors, even batteries: transparent and enhanced wood is the most promising material of the future
Bioceramic domes: houses of a world with a crazy climate
Buckminster Fuller's ideas see the light after 70 years thanks to more accessible materials. The world is ready to live under bioceramic domes.
Solar energy in China now costs less than the electricity grid
The political efforts made, including cuts to new coal power plants and the closure of mines, are bearing the expected results: solar energy in China costs less and less.
Solar energy and clean water from the same device
While capturing and filtering steam and condensation, producing clean water, the device also captures and conserves solar energy. A revolution for everyone.
The solar roof that makes houses greener
#Tesla has many plans for the future, not only in the automotive sector. The company recently unveiled its renewable energy projects dedicated to the consumer market. Tesla and Elon Musk have officially announced the "Solar Roof", i.e. a solar roof that will allow the production of renewable energy without having to install any solar panels. At the same time, Tesla also presented the Powerwall 2, the second generation of home batteries. Both will be able to make any home completely independent from the point of view... Read more
Hyperloop, the train of the future
If in southern Italy there are trains traveling at 30/40 km/h, the train of the future, which barely touches the tracks, is already almost a reality. It's called Hyperloop, and it will revolutionize rail transport. You can travel from Rome to Milan in 20 minutes. The test that took place recently in Nevada on the super-fast train had positive results. So in the next few years, will we be able to reduce train travel times? The test that took place in the desert lasted a few seconds, the time that ... Read more
