Copenhagen Waste-To-Energy Plant Will Multi-Function As Ski Slope

Copenhagen Waste-to-Energy Plant Multi-Functions As Ski Slope

Copenhagen residents will soon be able hit the slopes, not on a ski mountain, but on top of a waste-to-energy plant. Looking to replace their current 40 year old industrial plant, Amagerforbraending held an international competition and unanimously … [Continue Reading]

Best Portable Hard Drives Of 2012

Best Portable External Hard Drives Of 2011

External hard drives are a must for backing up computer data.  And for most users, the best portable external hard drives work just as well as their desktop cousins, with the added versatility of travel-readiness.  Storage capacity is important, … [Continue Reading]

Best Computer Speakers

Altec Lansing MX6021 2.1 Expressionist Speaker System

A quality computer speaker system is required to enhance the listening pleasure of those who use their computer for music, movies, or gaming. Fortunately there are many excellent computer speakers to choose from depending upon personal needs and … [Continue Reading]

Princeton’s Ivy Halls To Be Powered By Solar Energy

Sunpower Solar Panels

Princeton University will soon be home to the largest solar field on a U.S. college campus. Scheduled for completion by summer 2012, the 5.3 megawatt system will be comprised of 16,500 photovoltaic solar panels, estimated to generate 5.5 % of … [Continue Reading]

The Pharox 300 Flame: The Warmest LED Light Bulb Available

Pharox-200-Flame-LED-light-bulb

The Pharox 300 Flame is the warmest LED light bulb I've tested. It's been in a desk lamp in my living room -- it gives off a pleasing yellow glow (a 3000 kelvin output). The Pharox's light quality is very good. Unlike CFLs, this bulb contains no … [Continue Reading]

Hyundai Sending Fuel-Efficient Hydrogen Vehicles To Northern Europe

Hyundai Sending Fuel-Efficient Hydrogen Vehicles To Northern Europe

Fuel efficient hydrogen-powered Hyundai vehicles will soon be cruising Scandanavian streets, thanks to a pilot program which aims to introduce them to the European market.  Government employees in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland will operate … [Continue Reading]

The Best Noise Cancelling Headphones Of 2011

Best Rated Noise Canceling Headphones

Stereo headphones with active noise cancellation technology let travelers hear their music with greater clarity and less ear fatigue. These headphones are useful for those who want to seal out their surroundings, since noise cancellation circuitry … [Continue Reading]

Amazing Dutch Bike Path Embedded With Solar Panels

SolaRoad Solar Bike Path

What could make bike riding even more efficient? How about a bike path embedded with solar panels to produce clean energy while encouraging people to get on their bikes? The town of Krommenie in the Netherlands, just north of Amsterdam, will be … [Continue Reading]

Best Waterproof Headphones For 2011

Aquapac Waterproof Headphones

Ever since we saw Michael Phelps with his headphones at the Olympics not only have we asked the question, "What's on Michael Phelps' iPod?", but more importantly, "How can we too enjoy music in and around the water?".  With science continuing to … [Continue Reading]

Best LED Flashlights Of 2011

EagleTac P100 C2 LED Flashlight

What makes the "best" flashlight?  There are specialty lights available for a wide range of applications, but the perfect all-purpose flashlight combines compact size, durability, and above all, a bright beam of light.  All four of our favorites … [Continue Reading]