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The First Solar-Powered Ship to Circumnavigate the Globe Completes Its Trip

The MS Tûranor PlanetSolar pulled into Monaco’s Hercule Harbor on Friday, completing its journey around the world–the very first solely solar-powered watercraft to do so. Continue reading

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The First Solar-Powered Ship to Circumnavigate the Globe Completes Its Trip

The MS Tûranor PlanetSolar pulled into Monaco’s Hercule Harbor on Friday, completing its journey around the world–the very first solely solar-powered watercraft to do so. Continue reading

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In Successful Test, Microsubmarines Help Clean Up Oil Spills

These microsubs could also patrol your bloodstream Tiny, self-propelled microsubmarines could pick up and tote droplets of oil away from contaminated waters, according to a new study. Continue reading

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In Successful Test, Microsubmarines Help Clean Up Oil Spills

These microsubs could also patrol your bloodstream Tiny, self-propelled microsubmarines could pick up and tote droplets of oil away from contaminated waters, according to a new study. Continue reading

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Turbine Condenses Clean Water From the Air and Generates Wind Power At the Same Time

A new type of wind turbine harvests not only electricity from the wind, but clean water from the air , by condensing humidity from even the driest climes. Continue reading

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This Week in the Future, April 23-27, 2012

This Week in the Future, April 23-27, 2012 Baarbarian Did you know that pigeons soared with such grace, determination and (literal) magnetism? Continue reading

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This Week in the Future, April 23-27, 2012

This Week in the Future, April 23-27, 2012 Baarbarian Did you know that pigeons soared with such grace, determination and (literal) magnetism? Continue reading

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[Report] Ocean Salinities Reveal Strong Global Water Cycle Intensification During 1950 to 2000

Global sea surface salinity changes show that the water cycle has sped up markedly in the past 50 years. Continue reading

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Video: ‘Anti-Piracy Curtain’ Makes Boarding Ships a Wet, Dangerous Mess for Pirates

The Anti-Piracy ‘Curtain’ via DigInfo.tv It’s perfectly understandable why commercial shipping vessels are prohibited from carrying arms in international waters. Continue reading

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Espro Press Review: French Press Flavor, Hold the Mud

A Kickstarter-funded thermal press pot addresses the major complaint against the French press: grit in your cup The French press is the simplest, cheapest way to make a legitimately good cup of coffee. Continue reading

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