AIR-igator which collects the condensate water from air conditioners for gardens

In hot summery days it is very difficult to give proper water to our garden so conservation of water for our gardens is very importance but it is only possible in rainy days but what about in other days, this is were this Air-igator comes to risque. The AIR-igator collects the condensate water from air conditioners and stores it.

Air-igator consists of a 24” diameter reservoir with a latching cover, submersible pump, and a float control. The AIR-igator collects the condensate water from air conditioners and stores it, until is an adequate amount to run the low volume irrigation system. The float inside the reservoir will then start the pump, running until the tank is empty or signal a timer, allowing the system to run at a specified time. The 120V, 1200GPH pump and float are plugged into the nearest 120V outlet (within 15’) and the AIR-igator will run unattended.

The AIR-igator is designed for low-pressure micro irrigation system for the most efficient use of water, and is the easiest for the homeowner to maintain. The drip system uses “emitters” to place water directly at the base of the plant or tree, thereby providing the water where it is needed the most, with a minimal loss.

AIR-igator system is only available in Florida at price tag of approx 495$.

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Fire-proof coating that could give protecton against intense heat

There are many fire proof coating available in the market for building materials and structures but they are no good against intense heat they break down at between 150-250°C, but this is going to change as researchers at CSIRO Australia have come up with a new coating material called HIPS (‘hybrid inorganic polymer system’) it can withstand temperatures of over 1000°C.

HIPS coatings contain an inorganic geopolymer resin, and a small component of polymer additives, it can be applied as easily as paint, it has the potential to form thin fireproof coatings on timbers such as weatherboards, and on metals such as structural or galvanized steel. It can also protect brickwork, either as a thin coating or as a render. HIPS can be applied by spray equipment, roller or brush, and cures from ambient temperature to below 90°C, it can be cheaply made from industrial by-products.

Source. CSIRO

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“Virtually waterless” laundry cleaning technology by XEROS

The next generation Eco friendly washing machine which could reduce the water usage by 90 %, this technology is developed by researchers at Leeds University, which is home to one of the UK’s most advanced textile institutes, they have established a company called Xeros Ltd to marked this laundry cleaning technology.

This technology cleans clothes using reusable nylon polymer beads with an inherent polarity that attracts stains. According to them the tiny nylon polymer beads are designed to gently but fully penetrate into a large wash load. Only a small amount of water is required to dampen the garments, loosen stains and create the water vapor that activates the “molecular magic” of the beads. The beads are then tumbled with the clothes, allowing the polarizing properties of polymer to attract and absorb dirt. Once diffused into the bead itself, stains are locked away from the garment, preventing redeposition, after washing completes this beads are automatically removed by the machine, this beads could last for about 100 loads adequate for the six months of average family usage.

Company plans to launch this laundry cleaning technology by 2010

Source : Xeros Ltd

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The first spaceport began construction last Friday

Traveling in space is going to start in near future as the first ever spaceport began construction last Friday in New Mexico called Spaceport America. The design for Spaceport America's terminal hangar facility was created by a team of American and British architects that were selected after competing in an international design competition. URS Corporation, one of the world's largest design and engineering firms, teamed with lead designer Foster + Partners of the United Kingdom to submit the winning design. Foster + Partners has extensive experience designing airport buildings and other high profile projects worldwide, will host commercial operations by private space travel companies, like Virgin Galactic.

The 110,000-plus square foot-facility using cost-effective, energy-efficient green building practices. Spaceport America's terminal hangar facility will be built to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system. Extensive use of sustainable and clean energy technology throughout the design will ensure that the spaceport will set the standard for environmentally sound design for similar structures in the future. From earth-tubes that will pre-condition the air to reduce HVAC costs by 50-70% to solar thermal panels on the roof for hot water to the embedded in-floor loop system, Spaceport America is both unique and iconic in terms of visual and environmental design.

Spaceport America is the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport, and the first spaceship that will fly from this space port is called "WhiteKnightTwo" which is Virgin Galactic's mother ship for the company's SpaceShipTwo, a vehicle that will transport passengers from Spaceport America to the edge of space. Spaceport America is expected to begin construction in July and is scheduled for completion in late 2010 or early 2011. [ Spaceport America ]

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Remote Controlled LED Light Bulbs introduced by Sharp

LED light bulbs are not new in the market but Sharp corporation is going further in this technology, they have introduced all new range of LED bulbs with remote control not for just "on and off" but for adjusting light's colors and its shade and with dimmer function.

The model DL-L60AV LED Lamp features an Adjustable Color Function that enables users to change the color of the white light emitted from the lamp using an accessory remote control, Users can select from seven different shades of white ranging from a pleasing warm white to a cooler daylight white to match the weather, the season, time of day, purpose, or other preferences. This model also features a built-in Dimmer Function to adjust brightness. Together, these features allow users to select the illumination they like best to complement a diverse range of interior settings by using a single remote control to change the color and brightness of the light.

This LED Lamp delivers a brightness of 560 lumens, among the highest in the industry for LED lamps. Prices are expected to range from ¥3880 (USD$40) to ¥7980 (USD$82). [ Engadget ]

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Data Eyeglasses with OLED Displays

Students at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany are engaged in developing "Interactive Data Eyeglasses" that project image directly in to the retina from OLED ( Organic light emitting diode ) micro-display, it also Includes eye tracker technology which helps to operate through menu with just the movement of eyeball and without the use of hand.

This project is in trial basic but could be very helpful to doctors in critical situation. This technology could be helpful in may fields like engineering, arts, etc we no body knows we could see this technology in next generation futuristic mobiles and gadgets. [ Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ]

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Transform your mobile into telescope through gadget like CellScope

CellScope is futuristic attachment of mobile which transform your standard camera phone to microscope, it can magnify up to 50x. It could be very helpful in critical situation.

CellScope is developed by researchers at the University of California at Berkeley. Just attach this CellScope to to any camera enabled cell phone,PDA or notebook, and start taking picture of sample at the field itself, it can be done with little training, send this collected data wirelessly any were so the patent could get immediate treatment. Different lenses are being developd for nose, throat and ear examinations, it clips to cellphone by belt clip, it has a ring of low power, high brightness LEDs.

CellScope could be the great device for developed as well as under developed contries.
Watch the CellScope in action

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Bird Island : Eco friendly home of future in Kuala Lumpur

Bird Island is a great project which is been developed in Sentul Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Designed by architects of Graft Lab who are one of the eight competitor of YTL Green Home Competition, The entire structure is made of silicone glass fibers. Due to its flexibility and lightness it will sway according to breeze, its tent structure will reflect sunlight which helps to reduce heat which helps in reducing need of AC, slate in the fabrics will allow residents to view the surrounding landscape, it also has grey water recycling system which channels water from showers and sinks back into the plumbing for reuse.

Via. Designboom

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Nozzle shooting jet spray firefighter gun

When there is fire in high rise apartments its is very difficult for firefighter to reach the fire, situation gets vest when the pressure is too low, so the water can't reach the target. This is where this firefighter gun could be helpful, It is designed by Haishan Deg, this unique firefighter gun has pressurized gas tank that shoots the nozzle hose at targeted area, when it reaches the target it blast the water and extinguish the fire, it's shooting range is 30 meters, and can be used form any near by building or helicopter.

This device could be very helpful for firefighter, it will help in saving many life's trapped in fire.


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Two in one Wind and Solar Charger for mobile devices by Kinesis

Kinesis has developed very good product for charging mobile devices that can charge many portable devices like ipod, mobile, camera, etc, it uses both wind and solar energy. leaving the device all day in wind can charge 20 hours of internal battery and in direct sunlight could charge upto 8 hours. Internal battery power could be transferred to music player, phone,etc via USB port.

Via. Kinesis Industries

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