Dissect A Fish Toy

Kazuyoshi Watanabe, who owns a wholesale fish stall at Tsukiji Fish Market, a popular tourist destination in Tokyo, decided to create a toy model that would teach people how to dissect a fish. So he teamed up with Hobbystock, a maker of toy models, to recreate 10 genuine parts that you can slice and dice. And that’s just the fish. It […]

Algae: Your Next Petroleum

A new study from Bioresource Technology finds that algae-based biofuel can reduce CO2 emissions by 50 to 70 percent when compared to petroleum-based fuels. The study also found that algae biofuel is close to matching the Energy Return on Investment (EROI) of fossil fuels. The peer-reviewed paper concludes that algae is likely on par with or better than first generation biofuels and is poised […]

Mobile School Bus for Home

This incredible school bus conversion makes for a highly unusual mobile home. Designed by studio wpiCreative and sold to a young couple from Wyoming, this small house on wheels has almost every convenience imaginable (except for a bathroom, so the inhabitants are encouraged to fertilize the outside vegetation). The place includes: bamboo floor, pine tongue-n-groove ceiling, oak kitchen cabinets, designer sink & […]

Burial Fashion

Pia Interlandi’s clothes are to die for. No, really. Her bespoke label, Garments for the Grave, caters to clients who want something special to wear for their final occasion. The idea started with a funeral: As Interlandi struggled to dress her grandfather’s body in a suit, she realized that the clothes we wear in life are poorly designed for death. […]

Battery Charging Backpack

The SOOT Electropack is the ideal bag for backpackers and dingy hostel dwellers alike, some of whom may never have access to a steady power supply for weeks on end. The greatest perk of the bag comes in the form of a 10,000 mAh battery, which effectively translates to about a week or two of self-sufficient power for any electronic […]

French Fry Dipping Cone

The French fry dipping cone comes with two departments to place you fries and ketchup in. With just one hand you can pick a fry dip it in ketchup and chomp away. With the other hand, well you can take a selfie as you eat away to glory. For someone who doesn’t stick to loving and eating French fries day […]

Ergonomic Shovel

Industrial, age-old design meets ergonomic innovation. Groundbreaking technology from Bosse Tools has redesigned the shovel. The problem that exists today is that many individuals finish a day of shoveling with sore backs, wrists, and arms from twisting and tweaking in unnatural positions – ultimately resulting in lost labor, time, and capital. Our shovels utilize the body’s strongest muscles to alleviate […]

Four Cutting Edge Niche Technology Companies You Didn’t Know Existed

Technology is everywhere, from mechanical pencils to sophisticated aircraft. The developers of remarkable technology are often overlooked, and many consumers fail to realize how much work goes into creating all of the gadgets and solutions in the world. Here are just four of the innovative technology companies that you probably did not know existed. Pacific BioMaterial Management Pacific BioMaterial Management, […]