Stanley Meyer, Creater of one of the first Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Stanely Meyer claimed to have created a never ending fuel cell, that when filled with water, would last forever. The fuel cell was said to purportedly split water into its component elements, hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen was then burned to generate energy, a process that reconstituted the water molecules. According to Meyer, the device required less energy to perform electrolysis than the minimum energy requirement predicted or measured by conventional science. If the device worked as specified, it would violate both the first and second laws of thermodynamics.  While his design was found to be a fake, it was the start of the modern hydrogen fuel cell that we are researching today.

New Solar Powered Mp4 Player

Tanzanian designer Walter Robert has created an innovative music player that employs transparent solar panels.  Dubbed the “ICE CARD,” the new MP4 player is almost as slim as a credit card and can fit in your pocket.  It uses the latest in acoustic and solar technology, the ICE CARD promises to be a great produce for music and environment lovers alike.

Sustainability Virtual Summit

On March 30th, from 8:15am to 2:15, there is an online conference event where anyone with a free login and access to the internet can attend.  This is a first of its kind, and is intended to show that resources don't need to be wasted on giant conferences, when the internet can support them.  The conference will discuss different ways to increase sustainability, among other things.  go to http://www.sustainabilityvirtualsummits.com/smartict/  to learn more, and to sign up for this one of a kind experience.

My Pick for Person of the Year

    John Craig Venter is a leading biologist in the field of genomic.  His work with genetic has changed the world.  He was one of the first people to sequence the human genome, and has started two companies that do work with genetics and genetic engineering.  His most recent accomplishment, however, was the creation of the first synthetic life form earlier this year.  Venter and his team built a full working set of DNA from the ground up, creating a form of bacterium that does not naturally exist.  They modeled the DNA off of an existing bacterium, but altered it so that it would not be confused with the natural one.  This creation of synthetic life has opened up new doors to what genetic engineering can accomplish.  Some day, organisms may be created to fill our needs, such as bacterium that eat plastic, or create electricity from biowaste.  I believe that his work will change the world, and for that, he should be Person of the Year.

What does the Future Hold

As 2010 ends, we look forward to the next year.  What new technology is in store for us?  One item that is on the rise is the hydrogen powered car. With fossil fuel prices rising, and electric cars having some issues, hydrogen may become the new fuel of the future.  it is already making some headway in Iceland, where it is quite plentiful.  on day, Iceland hopes to become an exporter of this potential fuel.

The Future of Green Technology and its Importance

Green technology and Eco tech is vastly important to the world.  Ever day tons of gases are released into the air.  These gases, the most common being CO2, are called green house gases.  They are so think that when sunlight and heat enter the atmosphere, they don’t let it leave.  This cases global warming, which is raising the overall temperature of the planet.  This is bad because rising temperatures melt polar ice caps, which in turn raise the sea level.  Rising temperatures can also make natural habitats unsuitable to the animals and plants that live there.  Not only does the temperature hurt life in ecosystems, but constant deforestation and other harmful acts by humans do as well.  Green and Eco tech are technologies that help lower greenhouse gases, or work with the environment rather than harming it.

Nuclear Energy, Good or Bad?

Recently, there has been a lot of news about nuclear energy.  Nuclear energy provide an enormous amount of power, but also creates radioactive waste.  There are, however, few to no green house gases released in this process.  I believe that if the waste is taken care of properly, nuclear energy could be a great source of power. What are your thoughts on this?