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They regrew a severed nerve - by shortening a bone.
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Jurassic Park might arrive sooner than expected, just with Dinobots.
Shelter
Flourishing in our new autonomy requires that we construct secure habitats in which to dwell. Cutting edge materials and methods provide unimaginable new options, allowing us greater mobility, and access to many previously uninhabitable environments.
Ex-boat builder designs unique off-grid tiny house
Ex-boat builder and carpenter Jeff Hobbs from New Zealand-based studio Room to Move was recently commissioned to build a special bespoke tiny house for local resident Briar Hale.
What is KNARR™?
This simplified airship freight system involves very little infrastructure to make wind energy easily accessible everywhere - leading the way in greener, more efficient transport of heavy goods.
Long Distance Transport | The CL AirShip | The CargoLifter
Based on proven and certified components of the AirTruck product range, CargoLifter can develop and build a full-fledged AirShip.
CargoLifter CL160, Germany
The CargoLifter CL 160 is a semi-rigid airship under development by CargoLifter AG, a German company that plans to build airships capable of carrying enormous loads for the bulk air freight market.
Airships.net: A Dirigible and Zeppelin History Site
Hindenburg Statistics
How to Unclog a Drain
Hair, soap scum, and dirt make up a cocktail of gross sludge that has to make its way from your sinks, bathtubs, and showers to the outside world.
Could you live in a ventilation shaft?
People's Architecture Office (PAO) has a knack for designing thought-provoking - if impractical - housing ideas.
29 Essential Tips for the New Prepper: "Start Small. Develop Your Skills. Create a Plan"
Whether you are just starting out with prepping and are figuring out what to focus on first, or whether you are a veteran prepper tracing over your plans for potential flaws, you can always make improvements.
Practical Motorhome Doubleback VW Camper review
Practical Motorhome's Jeremiah Mahadevan runs the rule over the stunning, innovative Doubleback camper, based on the venerable long-wheel base VW T5. UPDATE (13/05/2013): Danbury Motorcaravans has released a five-seater Doubleback.
You Won't Believe All Of The Awesome Features This Tiny Camper Is Hiding [Watch]
Watch the video to see how many amazing features this tiny retro camper is hiding.
Living on the edge: Casa Brutale combines brutalism with Bond villain-chic
Imagine, for a moment, that you're a super-villain searching for the perfect secret lair. You could do worse than Casa Brutale: a remarkable project that combines brutalist muscle with James Bond villain-chic.
The 'Flying Bum' is ready for lift off:
World's largest aircraft the Airlander 10 is fitted with fins and engines ahead of its first flight
A touch of silver lets smart windows go from clear to translucent
Electricity causes Nanowires to compress the elastomer layers, distorting them in the process. As a result, the window goes from being completely clear to taking on a cloudy frosted-glass appearance.
INFLATABLE ADDITION TO THE SPACE STATION WILL LAUNCH IN APRIL
BIGELOW AEROSPACE IS SENDING UP AN EXPANSION PACK FOR THE ISS
These No-Power Appliances Are Designed to "Survive Anything In Comfort and Style"
13 Must Have Homesteading Items to Survive the Apocalypse In Style
Home is where the Hub is:
Self-contained module turns empty spaces into living spaces
Shipping container-based housing comes to South Texas
San Antonio, Texas-based firms Development Strategies, Inc and Alamo Architects recently completed the first phase of a shipping container-based housing development in Encinal, TX. The project comprises seven container-based apartments and focuses on
Tiny Houses for the Masses: 84 Lumber Launches Packages Starting at $7K
If you thought the tiny house movement was just a fad, think again...
Roving tiny house kit caters for DIYers or unhandy buyers
US building supplies firm 84 Lumber has joined the burgeoning small living movement with the launch of a new tiny house range that aims to cater to anyone's skills and budget, from screwdriver-phobes to DIY experts.
The One-Stop Shop Guide to Lumber
As I've mentioned in previous posts over the years, while I'm not the handiest or craftiest guy, I do make an effort to expand my DIY skills when I can. One thing that often leaves me scratching my head is purchasing lumber whenever I take on a p
100% solar-powered super villa makes Arab housing sustainable again
After oil ushered in an era of excess, many people in the Middle East stopped building sensible homes adapted to harsh weather conditions.
According to Futurists We Will Be 3D Printing Underwater Cities....
According to Futurists We Will Be 3D Printing Underwater Cities, House-Moving Drones and Even Our Meals within 100 Years
Bioclimatic dome home in Costa Rica built with Nader Khalili's earth bag technique
Earth bag construction is taking off around the world, in large part thanks to Cal-Earth in Hesperia, California.
This amazing guy grew a Church with the help of trees. And, its the most peaceful ...
place in the world...For some people, the worship of nature and the divine go hand in hand. They see the overwhelming beauty in the world around them and can't help but see the hand of some otherworldly force at work.
This Innovative Camper Is A Combination Tent And Sleeping Bag
The Ultra-light All-In-One Sleep System offers the functions of a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat all in one.
Tesla's Model H Plug-In Hybrid Is A Motorhome Worth Getting Excited About
The eco-friendly RV fits a family of four and features a number of exciting amenities.
How to build 'bathroom facilities' that will keep you safe and healthy
Just because society has collapsed doesn't mean your bladder and your bowels stop working. We may not like to talk about it in polite company, but it's true.
Are You Prepared to Survive in the Wilderness Alone? "Natural Shelter, Blend In"
What would you do if circumstances forced you into the woods alone, with little or no provisions?
5-Minute Project: Hand Warmers
Make your own portable hot packs
CLOTHING INSULATED WITH AEROGEL PROMISES TO KEEP OUT THE MOST DIRE COLD
Aerogel is the material of the future-- if you can make it work for you. The substance, a foam made of mostly air and either silica or carbon, is great for insulating, but it's traditionally been brittle and difficult to work with.
This Futuristic Exploration Vehicle Is a 'Swiss Army Knife on Wheels'
Imagine the travel vehicle of the future and you probably don't picture a caravan.
Just what we needed dept: An LED lamp powered by a candle
The heat of a small tea light candle in the Lumir C is used to generate electricity, which then powers its LED bulbs.
Esk'et Tiny House is not your average tiny home
Tiny house enthusiasts Robert and Bettina Johnson from Alkali Lake in British Columbia, Canada, have recently completely their own 280 sq ft (26 sqm) home.
A Furry Diving Suit Could Keep You Warm
Swimming seal-style
ARE AIRSHIPS THE ANSWER TO CANADA'S INTERIOR WOES?
...there's another alternative if humans want to traverse interior Canada before that happens: actual freakin' airships.
Bringing WiFi Connectivity To Your Off Grid Home: "We Can Do It Ourselves"
This off grid couple faced a dilemma - their hard earned sustainable life is supported by income earned from the Internet, yet they worked so hard to get away from it all.
Planetary Resources reveals out-of-this world 3D printing
If one is going to get into the asteroid mining business, one needs to prove that you can do something with what's brought back.
The World Is Racing to Build a Moon Base -- Here's What It Could Look Like
The European Space Agency just reminded the world that it wants to build a base on the moon by 2030, using 3-D printed parts made from materials found on the lunar surface.
Water good idea: Solar-powered home stores energy as hydrogen
Although solar panels can be used to power a home with clean energy, demand for power fluctuates during the day and excess power is often also produced.
How To Build a Roaring Campfire
There is a primal link between man and fire. For ancient man, fire provided warmth, protection from wild animals, light in the dark wilderness, and a place to cook food.
3-IN-1 Foldable Shelter Deployment
A 3-in-1 Foldable Shelter by MSS being deployed
Create A DIY Solar-Powered Air Conditioner In Just FIVE MINUTES Using A Bucket And a Fan
Have you ever wished that you can beat the heat during the hot summer months? Now you can make a non-compressor based "5 gallon bucket" air conditioner that can cool down a room. In this video, DIY expert desertsun02 shows how he was able to take
Did you know 'storm spotters' in your community keep you safe during severe weather?
Civic minded citizen scientists in your community help meteorologists and the National Weather Service stay abreast of inclement weather with on-the-ground data.
Construction Tips for making Geodesic Domes...
Construction materials, different sizes, connectors, struts, etc...
Old Pallets
This oughta give you some ideas regarding those old pallets!