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Futuristic Inventions and Cool Stuff
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My favorite gum. Extra Fruit Sensations (Sweet Tropical). |
Futuristic/Cool Links
Gadgets, science, home automation, future trends and more.
Futuristic Info and Latest News
Science news and science articles.
The online version of the magazine.
Tech News.
One-stop guide to today's technology and navigating the Web including breaking tech news, product reviews, net tips, Hot Sites and tech stock investment tips - updated 24/7.
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Automotive, Technology, Home Journal, Outdoors and Science.
Science fiction ideas and inventions, and hundreds of SF made real articles.
News and original insights on science, space exploration, technology, and their reflections in popular culture.
Your portal to the future
American Association for the Advancement of Science
AAAS seeks to "advance science and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people."
Where discoveries begin.
Gadget and Gizmo Reviews
Find out which infomercial products really work.
Reviews of the latest gadgets.
Gadget guide.
Latest news and information on gadgets, consumer electronics and related technologies.
A multiple-medium magazine.
Notebook reviews, laptop reviews, guides, news, tips, and videos. Find how-to guides, buyer's guides and helpful tips on everything relating to mobile computing. You can rate, review, and share tips with the community.
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Things You Never Knew Existed...
Where the Unusual is Usual!
Explore the Power of Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Environmentally friendly lawn and garden supplies.
Offers a wide selection of kitchen gadgets, holiday gifts, gardening tools, personalized Christmas cards, earth friendly products and more.
Wonders created by physicists.
Stuff for Smart Masses.
If they have one of their stores in your local mall and you haven't been there yet, you need to go. The store near me had the Tempur-Pedic mattress to try and hands-on displays of many of the cool gadgets that I've been wanting to buy.
Innovative gifts and functional products for the home, including electronics, personal care items, kitchenware, outdoor furniture, exercise equipment, travel aids, garden supplies and holiday items.
Practical, easy-to-use problem-solvers for home, yard, and car. Shop online to help you fix it, organize it, and clean it up! You'll always find a helping hand at this leading do-it-yourself home improvements catalog.
Problem solvers, outdoor furnishings, gardening tools and products for country living.
Online catalog providing innovative products, gadgets, electronics, watches, security, lifestyle and health products
Simplified technology for boomers and beyond.
The World of Science and Technology for Everyone!
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, and Technologies
As ridiculous and hard to believe as it seems, we could all be running our cars from pure H2O!
Compressed Air Powered Vehicles
MDI Zero Pollution Vehicles are simple, economic, and clean. The French engineer, Guy Negre, has developed a concept of a totally non-polluting engine for use in urban areas. The engine can power various sizes of vehicles, from tiny cars to large urban public transport 'trains.' These vehicles actually emit cleaner air than what we usually breathe; a welcome change. The temperature of the clean air expelled from the exhaust pipe is between 0 to 15 degrees below zero and can be subsequently channelled and used for air conditioning in the interior of the car.
Engineair is a company focusing on the development of air motor technology based on a unique rotary piston concept. Different from conventional air motors, the Engineair motor, invented by Mr Angelo Di Pietro, has virtually eliminated internal wear and friction and offers superior performance at a wide variety of application requirements.
Conventional forms of public transit require passengers to collect in groups until a large vehicle is scheduled to travel on predetermined routes. In contrast, ULTra offers personal transport with no waiting, and takes passengers non-stop to their chosen destination. This is a transport system which is as convenient as, or in congested environments more convenient than, the car, but with minimal environmental impact.
Scientists Use Sunlight to Make Fuel From CO2
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico have found a way of using sunlight to recycle carbon dioxide and produce fuels like methanol or gasoline.
The world is changing!
The 4-Wheel Bikes that Drive Like a Car.
The first dog pulled device which places the dog behind a steering wheel! This gives the rider precision steering control of the dog. Easy to ride, safe and appropriate for the urban environment. Makes dog mushing accessible to every breed, age of rider, location, and season.
This road ramp by Hughes Research is placed near traffic lights and other places where traffic must reduce speed. Energy that is normally wasted as vehicles slow down is recovered as traffic rolls over the ramp. The free electrical energy generated by the ramp can be used to power all kinds of things. The ramp is gentle and barely noticeable, not jarring like a speed bump, so bikers and cyclists have nothing to fear.
POWERleap, Inc. is a clean-tech company developing floor solutions that generate electricity from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. When faced with dwindling natural resources and growing urban sprawl, POWERleap highlights the way forward to a more sustainable energy future.
Several new studies show the biofuel boom is doing exactly the opposite of what its proponents intended: it's dramatically accelerating global warming, imperiling the planet in the name of saving it. Corn ethanol, always environmentally suspect, turns out to be environmentally disastrous. Even cellulosic ethanol made from switchgrass, which has been promoted by eco-activists and eco-investors as well as by President Bush as the fuel of the future, looks less green than oil-derived gasoline. Meanwhile, by diverting grain and oilseed crops from dinner plates to fuel tanks, biofuels are jacking up world food prices and endangering the hungry. The grain it takes to fill an SUV tank with ethanol could feed a person for a year.
Appliances/Housewares
They finally made the pan I have been wanting for years! It gives your brownies two crunchy edges on each serving and also improves baking by circulating the heat to the pan's middle, the part that always takes the longest to cook. At 9 x 12 x 2, it is the perfect size for most boxed brownies and for homemade recipes as well. Made of cast aluminum with a quality nonstick coating, it is sure to last through years of brownie making. The Bakers Edge Brownie Pan has received raves from magazines, newspapers and TV shows including The CBS Early Show, and Martha Stewart.
Chicago Metallic Non-Stick Original Muffin Top Pan
Another pan we have been waiting for all of our lives! Eat the tops of cupcakes without the guilt of throwing the rest away! No 'stumps', just the crusty, delicious tops.
Chicago Metallic Gormetware was featured in Cook's Illustrated Resources. The pans are non-stick steel that have been especially designed for home bakers.
The Flat Fold Colander is a great addition to any kitchen. It is a full-sized strainer that can help you with all your fruit, vegetable, and pasta needs. The Flat Fold Colander is made of a strong food grade polymer, so it can handle just about anything you can throw at it and it's large enough to hold up to five pounds of potatoes. It also has a built-in pour spout to help you eliminate spills.
Removing corn kernels from cobs has never been easier. The OXO Good Grips Corn Stripper features a container that catches the kernels as they are stripped from the cob. Simply push the Corn Stripper down the length of the cob and the kernels collect in a convenient 1/2-cup capacity container (approximately one cob). Turn the cob and continue stripping until all kernels are removed. Kernels can be poured out of the top hole of the container into a bowl on onto a plate. The soft, non-slip grips cushion your hand during use and the stainless steel blade will not rust or dull. The Corn Stripper comes apart for easy cleaning and all parts are dishwasher safe.
Special Homes & Building Materials
No major maintenance for more than 100 years. Little or no heating/cooling needed. 90% fewer pollutants & allergens than standard housing. Virtually impervious to moisture and insects. Tornado-proof, hurricane-proof, and earthquake-proof.
Earth House is the hub from which to explore anything related to earth sheltered homes or underground living.
Learn all about the Monolithic Dome. Earthquake, tornado and hurricane resistant housing, churches, etc. Energy efficient and easy to build.
Build the Round Home of your dreams.
SubsurfaceBuildings.com explores specific examples of underground buildings and examines concerns like environmental issues, energy efficiency, security, psychological resistance, and safety.
BioHome is the prototype of closed-system housing and sustainable living, built with 'everyman' in mind. Our goal is to provide our design in kit form; able to build quickly and inexpensively.
A project to show that man can live with nature without sprawling out and destroying it.
Pam and Tom Moore's fire-proof, bomb-proof, termite-proof, earthquake-proof home
With so much foam and concrete, the house is amazingly insulated, cutting down cooling cost.
Buckminster Fuller's futuristic earthquake-proof, storm-proof, fireproof, flood resistant house that most people could have had in the 1940s!
Contour Crafting technology has great potential for automating the construction of whole structures as well as sub-components. Using this process, a single house or a colony of houses, each with possibly a different design, may be automatically constructed in a single run, embedded in each house all the conduits for electrical, plumbing and air-conditioning.
Consisting of an inner and outer skin and a core of super-insulating expanded polystyrene (EPS) glued together with a special high-strength glue and dried under extreme pressure, the result is a stressed-skin panel that has amazing capabilities. The result is a single panel that has amazing strength, durability and thermal efficiency. With the patented spline connection system, the 4' wide panels join together to build walls, floors and roofs that are lightweight yet can withstand high wind loads and the twisting and flexing that slowly deteriorate conventional buildings.
New Materials For A Disaster-Proof Home
Article by Queena Sook Kim.
Surviving Hurricanes and Tornadoes
As we see more and more natural disasters, the wisdom of building a Monolithic Dome becomes more apparent. These structures give us absolutely the most protection of any structure that can be built at a reasonable price.
This could be a huge scam, so be careful. They claim their homes are Fire Proof, Sound Proof, Bullet Proof, Water Proof, Hurricane Proof, Mold Proof, Termite Proof, Extremely Energy Efficient, Seismically Superior, Sustainable, and Environmentally Friendly.
Home Automation
World's largest distributor for home automation.
Home automation, home networking, security and entertainment. Online magazine, searcheable directory, shareware, link library.
Lawn and Garden
Wild Bills Squirrel Free Bird Feeders
An ornithologist helped design the Wildbills (not Wildbill's) Electronic BirdFeeder and that's probably why it's one of the best looking, best designed bird feeders ever made. It's also the best squirrel-proof bird feeder invented so far.
This bird feeder is wider at the top with incrementally smaller sections below. The perches are placed so that no bird is directly above another. At the bottom is a ground feeder seed tray with drainage holes.
When squirrels and other pests touch two metal parts on the feeder, they get a harmless sting and are trained to stay away. It's safe for birds because of the way their bodies are designed. Requires a 9 volt battery (not included). But forget about the squirrel-proof feature for a moment, if birds could design a bird feeder, it would probably look like the Wildbills Bird Feeder.
The Shake slides onto most any push shovel (snow shovel) and turns it into a 'push rake'. The patented Shake can clear the lawn faster than any rake on the market, and believe it or not, faster than any leaf blower. Say goodbye to leaf blower noise or backbreaking work with traditional rakes; just quickly and quietly glide along the yard. Shake up those leaves in no time and get on with your life.
EarthBox is simply the easiest gardening system ever developed. It automatically grows bumper crops of vegetables, flowers, and herbs (anywhere there's sunlight) without any work or gardening experience required! Self watering, self feeding, 100% natural and Earth friendly, no weeding ever!
Garden Groom Safety Hedge Trimmer
The Garden Groom Safety Hedge Trimmer collects virtually all waste. No more huge clean-up job when you're done. If that wasn't good enough, the blade isn't exposed like other trimmers, so you'll probably never cut your electric cord or slice off a finger.
Let your mower do the cut the lawn while you do other things.
Manually operated and electric motorized awnings to fit every home.
Do it yourself sprinkler systems. Learn about a new sprinkler pipe called Lawn Belt and how it compares with Poly Pipe and PVC conduit. Web site provides easy to install lawn sprinkler kits which require no trenching or gluing.
A web site that sells environmentally responsible lawn and garden products.
Path to Freedom Urban Homestead
Create an urban micro-farm and live a self-sufficient, low-impact life in the heart of the city.
Safety/Security
Al V. Corbi's Strategically Armored and Fortified Environments (SAFE)
"No one wins in a fight. There are only varying degrees of loss. Time, not force, is the critical factor in ensuring a safe outcome. Time eventually neutralizes any threat, while force raises the stakes, typically increasing the danger."
Safety & emergency preparedness, survival gear, disaster prepardeness, home security products and more.
Paxton Quigley: Armed and Female
Non-lethal weapons and more.
Water-Related
Alternative water sources, conservation, and fun stuff.
EcoloBlue's Atmospheric Water Generator has a 12-stage filtration process and extracts 8 gallons of water a day from the air and turns it into 99.9% pure, delicious drinking water.
If your well dries up or your city water becomes contaminated or the government refuses to give you water until you allow a computer chip to be inserted under your skin, you'll still have clean water to drink.
Unlike other technologies such as refrigerant dehumidification-based systems that do not work in low humidity conditions, Aqua Sciences' revolutionary technology extracts water from the atmosphere virtually anywhere that human beings live. These atmospheric water extraction machines can be furnished and installed in disaster sites, urban, rural and isolated communities to capture, purify and dispense water of superior quality on demand. Makes up to 500 to 1,200 gallons of water a day (depending on conditions and type of water station used). Self-powered by diesel generator (7-day supply), or by grid electricity. Environmentally friendly due to lower energy requirements and no harmful or toxic by-products.
Hubbell Electric Tankless Water Heaters
The Hubbell product line, as stated on NASA's own website, will reduce your hot water heating costs by up to 50%, while providing an endless supply of hot water.
ERI's tough engineered ceramic PX Pressure Exchanger will make desalination affordable for the whole world. Only one moving part, no scheduled maintenance, and up to 98% efficiency. Turning ocean water into fresh water will no longer be as expensive as it used to be. Now we can finally start using the oceans as a major source of fresh water to help end thirst and grow more food.
More than a billion people worldwide do not enjoy water on tap in or near their homes. Access to water requires many hours of waiting in lines and carrying heavy loads. Women and children are predominantly confronted with this daily task, limiting their educational and economic opportunities. Traditional methods of collecting water include carrying heavy 5 gallon buckets on the head. Over time, these heavy loads place an enormous strain on the skeletal frame, causing long-term damage and premature aging.
The practical and durable design of the Hippo Roller enables more water to be transported more efficiently than traditional methods. The Hippo, with it's large drum capacity of 24 gallons, frees women and children from having to spend a large portion of every day dedicated to collecting water for their households. Saves time and energy, reduces suffering, and empowers women and children.
The leading resource of rain barrels for rain water recycling, renewable water solutions, water recycling and all things green.
Walk on water! The WaterMat supports up to 1,500 pounds and gives you 20' by 6' of wet and wild fun that easily rolls up to less than 6' by 3' for compact storage in your garage or boat house. Walk, sit, jump around, or even go fishing on the Watermat.
[Sure, this looks like a fun product, but I wonder if having one of these on your boat could also save your life in an emergency? They should make an emergency raft with this material too if it's as good as they say.]
Ozone is fast gaining world-wide recognition as an alternative sanitizer to chlorine in your pool and spa. With ozone, water is treated up to three thousand times faster without undesirable by-products such as chloramines and bromamines (created by use of traditional chlorine and bromine chemicals). — Ozone's primary by-product is life-giving OXYGEN! Available for both residential and commercial use.
Eliminates red, irritated eyes and dry, itchy skin. Eliminates foul chlorine/chloramine odors. Eliminates replacement of faded swimwear. Reduces constant repurchase of chemicals.
Cool Stuff
You may have heard that Troy Hurtubise has invented 'Fire Paste' and a hardening compound called '1313.' He uses those creations with other materials to create lightweight blast cushions that can withstand armor piercing bullets and explosives. He hopes the military will use these blast cushions to protect the troops, but if the material could also be used in the walls of buildings, a chance to have a fire-proof, bullet-proof, bomb-proof home may not be too far away.
Artificial Muscle Research Institute
The ultimate goal of the Artificial Muscle Research Institute is to become the world's leading institution in artificial muscle research, development, and applications. The immediate goal of the Artificial Muscle Research Institute is to develop, design, fabricate, test, and commercialize electrically and chemically controlled artificial muscles. These artificial muscles will be used in applications relating to industrial, medical, and domestic problems.
Metabolix applies the cutting edge tools of biotechnology to create a new generation of highly versatile, sustainable, biobased, biodegradable, natural plastics and chemicals.
Project H Design was founded in January 2008 by Emily Pilloton. The H in Project H Design refers to “Product design initiatives for Humanity, Habitats, Health, and Happiness.” But you’ll notice that Humanity comes first.
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You know that old Atari 2600 in your closet? It's time to pull it out and start having fun again.
Make Atari 2600 Games
Remember when you were a kid and wished you could make your own Atari 2600 games? Well, you finally can thanks to batari Basic! If you learned all about BASIC programming in school, like a lot of other kids did, you're ready to start making your own Atari 2600 games right now. What are you waiting for? Make your childhood dreams come true!
Young Inventor Links
Lemelson Center for the study of invention and innovation.
Lesson Plans, kid inventors, and science fair kits.
U.S. P & T Office: Kids' Pages
"Lots of interesting information and some fun too about inventors and intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets."
Educational non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring excellence in children.
Information about inventing and how to become an inventor for children k-12.
General Inventor Links
Inventor Resources and Information
From the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Help for For the first time inventor.
Invention and Innovation category.
Guide to 700+ sites.
"Information about inventing, inventors, obtaining a patent, and enforcement of patent rights."
InventNET: The Inventors Network
"InventNET is the first Internet-based international inventors organization helping inventors with their new ideas & new inventions since 1995."
"The UIA is a tax exempt, not for profit corporation formed in 1990 solely for educational purposes."
"The Yellow Pages of inventions."
Provides fast, easy-to-use access to millions of patents.
The Invention & New Product Exposition
INPEX is a unique trade show that showcases numerous inventions, new products and innovations that are available to license, market or manufacture.
Gadget Reviews
Information, reviews, and ratings.
Read As Seen On TV reviews written by others or write your own.
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Does This Stuff Work?
Unbiased reviews and useful tips.
Do they really work?
Ubangi Linoleum
I don't use Windows. I use Ubangi Linoleum. I never get viruses because no software works with it. I just stare a blank screen and imagine all of the fun things I could be doing on a Windows PC.
Maybe if I'd switch to Windows and install Microsoft Security Essentials, and use Firefox with the NoScript add-on, and also use some common sense, I wouldn't have to worry that much about viruses.
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