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In order to keep running at peak efficiency, solar panels regularly have to be cleaned of accumulated dust and other debris. Such panels can often be difficult to reach, though, which is why the Helios system uses not one but two drones to get the job … Continue reading Automated solar-panel-cleaning system doubles down on drones
Back in 2016, we told you about a unique leaf-spring suspension fork for mountain bikes, known as the Motion. Its manufacturer has now applied the same basic technology to the simpler one-legged La City fork, which is made for commuter bikes.Continue R… Continue reading One-legged La City leaf-spring fork designed to smooth urban cycling
Spawning in captivity can be hard on abalone, as aquaculture operators have to periodically yank the molluscs off the insides of their tanks to inspect their gonads. Things could soon get kinder and gentler, however, thanks to the use of ultrasound.Con… Continue reading Ultrasound used to more gently check abalones’ readiness to spawn
While solar farms are a great source of green energy, many people don’t like the fact that they occupy land which could otherwise be utilized for agriculture or housing. A new project is exploring an alternative, by placing solar panels over canals tha… Continue reading Project Nexus aims to cover California canals with solar panels
If you’ve ever tried packing snorkelling gear into a suitcase, you’ll know that traditional fins take up an awful lot of space. That’s why Folding Fins were created, as they fold down to less than half their regular width when not in use.Continue Readi… Continue reading Folding swim fins get skinny for stowage
One of the great ironies of salmon farming lies in the fact that even though the salmon themselves aren’t wild-caught, their feed is partially made up of smaller fish that are. According to new research, it would be ecologically better if we just ate t… Continue reading Study suggests eating salmon-feed fish, instead of farmed salmon
In remote desert locations, at least two things are likely to be lacking: an electrical grid, and a source of water for agriculture. An experimental new system addresses both problems, by combining photovoltaic panels with an absorbent hydrogel.Continu… Continue reading Hybrid system produces electricity and irrigation water in the desert
If you were heading off into a wilderness area with no cell coverage, you might worry about how you’d summon help if you got hurt or lost. Well, the O-Boy satellite-connected rescue watch was designed with just such concerns in mind.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading O-Boy watch tells the time and sends rescue alerts via satellite
Whether you’re a surfer, a sailor or simply a beachcomber, it’s important to know the current cycle of the tide at your favorite beach. And while apps do provide that info, the Tidey tidal clock does so in what is claimed to be a much easier-to-underst… Continue reading Tidey clock features a real-time animated display of local tides
While many people enjoy whipping around on snowmobiles, the things are rather big and heavy compared to vehicles like dirt bikes. That’s where the WS250 comes in, as it’s a compact, one-passenger, stand-up snowmobile.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors,… Continue reading Widescape WS250 stand-up snowmobile has the heart of a motorbike