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DIY Beer Can Pinhole Camera Takes 6-Month-Long Exposures (Photos)

January 30, 12:06 PM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Gadgets

This DIY pinhole camera project by photographer Matt Bigwood has succeeded in taking some enviable long exposure images.
10 Heirloom Seed Companies Pioneering a Revival

January 30, 7:00 AM by Sami Grover in Corporate Responsibility

Over the past several decades, we've lost countless varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers that once flourished in the U.S. A new generation of seed companies has set out to reverse the trend.
Aether Store Is a Standout in Temporary Container City

January 29, 5:12 PM by Lloyd Alter in Modular Design

Popup clothing store fits right in to a neighborhood in transition.
Make a Battery with Spare Change

January 29, 9:00 AM by Megan Treacy in Clean Technology

This instructable shows you how to make a battery out of a few pennies that can power a small calculator or a couple of LEDs.
Sustainable Design Is MIA at Toronto's Interior Design Show

January 28, 1:25 PM by Lloyd Alter in Sustainable Product Design

It used to be a big deal, marketing design products as green. It doesn't appear to be anymore.
Amazing Dogs Working to Save Species and Ecosystems

January 25, 8:00 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Endangered Species

These canine conservationists are tracking down poachers, finding treasure for scientists, and protecting endangered species.
Nature Blows My Mind! This 80,000-Year-Old Aspen Grove Clones Itself

January 24, 8:00 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Natural Sciences

Not only is this organism one of the oldest on Earth, it is also a contender for other extreme titles.
Wood Construction In North America Scales Up, Gets Gorgeous

January 23, 3:57 PM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

It has taken a while on this side of the Atlantic, but wood construction is reaching for new heights.
From GlennBeckistan to the Citadel, The Week in Crazytown Design

January 18, 2:55 PM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

Plus LEED Platinum monster houses, shipping pallets and colorful igloos
10 Wacky Kickstarter Bike 'Innovations' You May Never See

January 18, 11:58 AM by A.K. Streeter in Bikes

Bicycle innovations are booming - but even the best ideas can't always get Kickstarter funders to part with their cash. Take a look at these ideas and ask yourself - good, bad, or just weirdly conceived?
Nature Blows My Mind! The 6 Longest Bird Migrations

January 17, 8:00 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Natural Sciences

These birds make some of the world's longest migrations, and you'll be shocked at how many thousands of miles they rack up.
Acura Updates NSX Hybrid Supercar Concept

January 16, 3:30 PM by Michael Graham Richard in Cars

Fans of supercars looking for some eye-candy, the updated Acura NSX Hybrid Concept might be for you. It'll never make much difference for the environment, but it's nice to see engineers working on fuel-efficiency rather than V12 engines.
Make a Steampunk Solar Night Light in 10 Steps

January 15, 8:40 AM by Megan Treacy in Clean Technology

A cheap solar garden lamp, an old sports trophy, and a little woodworking know-how is all you need to create this cool solar night light for your home.
The Week In Design, From Oscar Wilde to Derek Zoolander

January 11, 3:53 PM by Lloyd Alter in Green Architecture

With a cute cabin in the woods and the London Underground in between.
Beautiful Fiat 500e Electric Car Gets Best-in-Class 116 MPGe Rating from EPA

January 10, 4:27 PM by Michael Graham Richard in Cars

Let's take a closer look at the Fiat 500e electric car, the latest small EV to get efficiency ratings from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Nature Blows My Mind! The Science Behind Magical Northern Lights

January 10, 9:50 AM by Jaymi Heimbuch in Natural Sciences

Some things have felt like magic for millennia, but science has unraveled the mystery behind the aurora borealis or northern lights.
9 Crowdfunded Solar Powered Gadgets: Where Are They Now?

January 10, 8:00 AM by Derek Markham in Solar Technology

We like to feature innovative ideas for solar powered gadgets that are crowdfunded on sites such as Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, but do you ever wonder what happens after the campaign is over? Let's take a look at how nine are doing now.
On Sesquicentennial of First Tube Ride, a Look at the Incredible Design Influence of London Underground

January 9, 1:29 PM by Lloyd Alter in Urban Design

It's just over a hundred years since Frank Pick started working there, and his influence has been felt around the world ever since.