http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:30:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/xbox-kinect-controlled-solar-house.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:30:56 +0000 A remarkable prototype living space, two years in the making, uses the innovative technology to give residents effortless control over their surroundings.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/haunting-alien-sounds-from-the-outer-atmosphere.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:33 +0000 20 Hz probes the limits of perception in a visualization of sound directly from space.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/leds-can-save-more-electricity-than-solar-can-produce-headlines.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:00:16 +0000 Saving energy can be easier and more efficient than producing new renewable energy.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/subway-increases-green-quotient.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:10:38 +0000 The sandwich chain had upgraded to brand itself not only as the healthy option, but also the environmentally friendly one.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/solar-power-more-popular-with-office-buildings-than-the-average-american-home-headlines.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:55:31 +0000 A study shows that Americans aren't so keen on outfitting their homes with solar panels that could be used to produce carbon dioxide-free electricity. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/solar-bikini-lets-you-store-the-suns-energy-while-showing-some-skin.html Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:14:50 +0000 A Brooklyn-based designer takes a bold step in bringing together beach fashion and renewable energy. Now you can charge your iPhone and get a tan.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/target-commercial-shoot-goes-green-behind-the-scenes-headlines.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:45:41 +0000 Target hires environmental consulting company EcoSet, to ensure that even behind-the-scenes of a commercial shoot, they are making an effort to go green.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/england-to-create-a-1-4-megawatt-solar-power-plant-in-a-field.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:05:43 +0000 A decrepit tin mine in the southwest of England is gradually being transformed into a plant for renewable energy. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/nissan-works-on-recharging-leaf-with-solar-power-headlines.html Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:07:08 +0000 Nissan’s Leaf went on sale late last year, but the automaker is looking ahead to about five years time when aging Leaf vehicles may offer alternative business opportunities in using their lithium-ion batteries as a storage place for electricity. Yahoo]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/the-virtue-of-blue-a-solar-butterfly-chandelier-pics.html Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:54:11 +0000 Solar-power technology creates a stunning work of art and spreads the message of sustainability.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/the-cube-living-in-27-eco-friendly-square-meters-video.html Thu, 12 May 2011 15:19:20 +0000 The University of Hertfordshire's Cube project offers users a carbon-neutral living space if only they can manage the tight quarters. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/flat-pack-sustainable-energy-cooking-with-sun-power.html Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:50:38 +0000 French renewable energy company Green Cook Solar have engineered a unique solar oven, the COOKUP200, which harnesses the power of parabolic solar reflection to cook food.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/ge-recreates-the-sun-video.html Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:05:13 +0000 An aesthetically breathtaking experiment captures the force and power of the star in a way that feels humanly palpable and takes science from explanation back into the realm of magical thinking. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/sustainable-energy-synthetics-salvage-power-from-the-elements.html Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:45:05 +0000 UK University devises revolutionary fibre can harness movement and sunshine to provide sustainable energy.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/solar-powered-tablet-pc-could-unlock-computer-education-for-millions.html Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:52:54 +0000 Access to computer education could be revolutionised by a sustainable energy approach to personal computing.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/video-going-off-the-grid-one-device-at-a-time.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:51:40 +0000 A unique solar powered hack extends Wi-Fi infrastructure. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/a-solar-powered-bike-sharing-system.html Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:57:35 +0000 Copenhagen gets a sustainable bicycle network in a concept design by Stefano Marchetto.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/solar-powered-camera-strap-charges-dslr-battery.html Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:45:16 +0000 Designer Weng Jie uses flexible panels to prevent dead batteries in DSLRs.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/solar-powered-mobile-phone-arrives-in-india.html Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:16:35 +0000 Samsung has launched a low-cost, sun powered mobile phone, giving users in remote areas with little access to electricity a method for charging.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/video-the-suns-music.html Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:21:43 +0000 Scientists have discovered that solar magnetic loops produce sounds similar to how oscillation emits notes from guitar strings. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/foot-power-oranges-power-generating-boots.html Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:30:09 +0000 The mobile phone company has returned with another alternative power solution for festival attendees.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/a-solar-waterfall-for-rios-2016-olympic-games.html Thu, 27 May 2010 10:40:18 +0000 A remarkable entry for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games International Architecture Competition offers beauty and sustainability.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/week-in-tech-interaction-design-connected-devices-and-better-living.html Tue, 25 May 2010 15:00:28 +0000 Here is a look back at some standout tech stories from the past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/04/wind-powered-turbines-for-generating-roadside-energy.html Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:02:07 +0000 The TAK wind-powered turbine concept illustrates a method for generating energy for roadside lighting.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/solar-plant-charges-electronic-gadgets.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:45:40 +0000 Solar Plant is a charger that converts sunlight into electrical energy to power gadgets.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/smart-energy-glass-generates-its-own-power.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:55:56 +0000 Smart Energy Glass is a window panel which generates its own power.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/multitouch-game-interface-simulates-solar-energy-infrastructures.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:32:01 +0000 The Strukt team of interaction designers has developed a multi-touch interface which educates visitors on the challenges of building a solar energy infrastructure.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/3d-origami-solar-panels.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:41:40 +0000 A new kind of solar panel design could offer a significant increase in efficiency.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/massive-carport-helps-generate-solar-power.html Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:10:15 +0000 In Bordentown, New Jersey an immense solar power system has gone live.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/solaterns.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:47:24 +0000 Solanterns are an attempt to replace potentially dangerous kerosene lamps with more environmentally friendly solar powered lamps in Kenya.]]>