Transportation
Mold May Provide Assistance in Solving Transportation Problems
10 years ago, Toshiyuki Nakagaki was awarded a Nobel Prize for demonstrating how mold can be used to solve various problems. Concentrating primarily on one type of mold, Physarum polycephalum, he tried its ability to navigate mazes.
Three Bicycle Ideas That May Change the World
Lately, we've witnessed some interesting bike concepts that may very well change the world one day. Three of them seem to stand out so far, because of their effectiveness and possibility of being accepted by a large part of the community.
UK to Get a Taste of High Speed Javelin Trains
The UK has unveiled its very first domestic high speed rail service, which offers to drastically cut commuting times. The train will move at a speed of 140mph, which is enough to significantly reduce times. For example, the London to Ramsgate journey that takes 81 minutes, will be completed in just half an hour on the new Javelin trains. Similarly, ...
MIT’s Smart Bike Wheel Revealed
Some people at MIT have been working on a smart wheel which can potentially revolutionize bicycle riding - and they just unveiled it at the Copenhagen Conference of Climate Change. The wheel has a battery which stores energy generated by you while you're cycling - and it can use that energy to give you a boost when you need it.
Move Around Town While Staying Fit
The Rollator's design somewhat resembles that of the Segway, though the concept is vastly different. This contraption allows you to move around town faster than regularly, using a machine that is basically a treadmill with wheels. The device has been engineered very seriously, with various settings such as a three-gear system to adjust the pace to your liking.
LED Traffic Lights Become Useless in Heavy Snow
LED traffic lights are great and a prime example of green technology - they last longer, don't need a lot of service, use less electricity, and can be somewhat easier to see. However, all of these benefits can come at a cost. High energy efficiency is a great thing, but it can sometimes turn against you - during snow storms, ...
Real-Time Traffic Info on Your Smartphone
Front Seat are a software developer company which recently released the nifty tool Walk Score, which calculates a residence's "walkability". Now, they've released City-Go-Round, an online directory of about sixty applications that can help passengers navigate the country's cities. The Rockefeller Foundation has provided a lot of support for the product's development.
Southwest Airlines Shows its new, Green Prototype Aircraft
Southwest Airlines has unveiled a prototype that will help the skies go greener. Until now, little progress has been made in making the aircrafts environment friendly, and the new prototype aircraft Southwest displayed appears to be a step in the right direction. The new aircraft does not have any ground breaking technology as such, but a healthy dose of innovativeness ...
VW Pholeum Concept Hearts Sustainability, Personal Mobility
The Volkswagen Pholeum concept from designer Alexei Mikhailov is inspired by the living plant cell tissue system. It is designed as a personal mobility unit, with room for just one person. The concept offers mobility and motorcycle-like travel, while taking a chariot form for seating. Wheels placed out of the body add to its looks and allow it to maneuver ...
Tronix Ebike Exceed: The Foldable Bicycle With Electric Assist
For people who would love to take a bicycle to work or to move around town, but are discouraged by the long distances involved, this electric bicycle could be a great option. Developed by Philippines based company Innovatronix, the Tronix Ebike Exceed is a package suitable for a medium distance commute, and even for those who love to travel. This bicycle ...
