http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Science and Discovery en Copyright 2009 2009-07-11T22:59:16Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/wind-air-powered ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Windmills are an age-old concept, but what about wind and air-powered cars, watches and skyscrapers? The environmentally-friendly innovations in the slideshow below highlight the variety of ways in which… Technology Trends and Gadgets Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Luxury Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Science and Discovery Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/wind-air-powered 2009-07-11T21:59:16Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-shultz-model-tanks ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Dave Shultz's model tanks would make most hobbyists wet their pants--and then find a new hobby. These remote-controlled bad boys are full-fledged replica military vehicles in their own right, and the largest… Auto and Motor Trends Modern Art and Design Trends DIY Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-shultz-model-tanks 2009-07-11T17:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/primeval ]]> (TrendHunter.com) At TrendHunter.com, we've observed a rise in the fascination with all things primeval. From designs that posit what fossils our civilization might leave behind--like fake eyelashes and PS2 controllers--to… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/primeval 2009-07-11T17:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/hybrid1 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Today, when you hear the word "hybrid," you probably think of an environmentally-conscious car. This wasn't always the case, however. Whether the word is used to describe cars or cuisine, a hybrid is a… Technology Trends and Gadgets Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Science and Discovery Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/hybrid1 2009-07-11T15:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/spinning ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The spinning designs in this slideshow are revolutionary in more ways than one. These innovative designs twist and turn for a number of reasons, from maximizing the view to producing kinetic energy. Below,… Luxury Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Science and Discovery Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/spinning 2009-07-11T14:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-gates-patent-control-weather ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If Bill Gates has his way, the intensity of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina can be lessened or thwarted entirel—and he’s already filed a patent in this endeavor to control the weather. According… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-gates-patent-control-weather 2009-07-11T14:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animals-tips-bananas-monkeys ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Have you been peeling your bananas wrong? Our relatives in the animal kingdom, namely monkeys, apparently understand the fruit much better than we do.  YouTube user ‘somedirection’ gives us helpful tutorial… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Videos Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animals-tips-bananas-monkeys 2009-07-11T09:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-transparentography ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nature is a splendid thing. It’s everywhere and full of surprises just waiting to jump out at you. These transparent animals (including fish, amphibians and butterflies) are a wonder to behold.  The… Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-transparentography 2009-07-10T23:19:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/sperm ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Depending on what stage of life you're in, sperm is either welcomed or reviled. This slideshow collects the best spermovations from the Trend Hunter archives. From semen scarevertising for condoms to… Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/sperm 2009-07-09T14:19:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-sperm-stem-cells ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A group of researchers from Newcastle University in Great Britain have produced human sperm in a laboratory. The research was funded to find a solution to male infertility. Professor Karim Nayernia,… Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-sperm-stem-cells 2009-07-09T13:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glamorous-greenhouses-heather-camerons-flower-heaven ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This glamorous greenhouse was built by Heather Cameron’s husband Kevin. It started as a shed on their property prior to the Camerons' renovation. Measuring 10X12, the glamorous greenhouse is a girly… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glamorous-greenhouses-heather-camerons-flower-heaven 2009-07-09T10:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-bumps-burger-king ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Every time you stop and start your car, you’re wasting kinetic energy, but MotionPower Energy Harvesting wants to change that with a little help from Burger King. A Burger King store in North Carolina… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-bumps-burger-king 2009-07-08T23:29:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-healthy-using-the-internet-insomnia ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Insomniacs may be able to find help by using Internet software called, ‘Sleep Healthy Using the Internet,’(SHUTi for short). The program gives advice and recommends bedtimes based on user's sleep diaries.… Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-healthy-using-the-internet-insomnia 2009-07-08T18:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-quad ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Though sailing has been around for centuries, what makes The Sea Quad awesome is that it can travel on land as well as in the water. This catamaran uses a kite for the propellers, and the pilot steers… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-quad 2009-07-08T00:29:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-stealth-night-vision-goggles ]]> (TrendHunter.com) EyeClops Night Vision goggles helps wearers to see in complete darkness with infrared technology. Infrared is the same technology used in professional night vision goggles which are much more than the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-stealth-night-vision-goggles 2009-07-07T13:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illegal-remote-controlled-flight-cell-phone-prison-delivery-brazil ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Four people were arrested in connection with a plot to use a toy chopper to smuggle cell phones into a Brazilian prison. A three-foot model remote-controlled helicopter loaded with a cargo of cell phones… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illegal-remote-controlled-flight-cell-phone-prison-delivery-brazil 2009-07-07T10:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-maps-google-gadget ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Map-lovers can now enjoy the play of sunlight around the world with Google’s World Sunlight map. The maps can be displayed on users' computers or shared with others. Google’s World Sunlight Map gadget… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-maps-google-gadget 2009-07-07T02:09:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glucom-wristband ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Gluco(M) Wristband is designed to help simplify the life of a diabetic. The futuristic bracelet is able to track glucose levels through bodily fluids, gathered by an electrical flow. The Gluco(M)… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glucom-wristband 2009-07-06T22:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tremont-electric-kinetic-generator ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tremont Electric has introduced a personal energy generator (PEG) that harnesses kinetic energy as a person walks. The nPower PEG transfers the motion as electricity directly to the portable electronic… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tremont-electric-kinetic-generator 2009-07-06T11:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-conductive-body-paint-music-box ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bare is an innovative body paint which allows small amounts of electricity to transfer though it to create all kinds of fun stuff. That's my technical lingo. The paint is non-metallic, yet conductive.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-conductive-body-paint-music-box 2009-07-04T20:19:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodent-robot-rat-whiskers-scratchbot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Built to mimic the way a rat feels its way with its whiskers, a research team from Britain unveiled a robot built like a rat that could navigate its way through rubble in the search and rescue of potential… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodent-robot-rat-whiskers-scratchbot 2009-07-04T12:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synchomatics-solar-powered-smart-transit-signs-autodesk ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Syncromatics’ solar-powered signs bring smart transit information directly to the rider at the bus or shuttle stop. The use of solar power reduces the need for costly infrastructure to deliver electricity… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Business Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synchomatics-solar-powered-smart-transit-signs-autodesk 2009-07-04T10:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ct3-personal-commuter-t3-motion ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Renderings of the CT3 electric vehicle illustrate a gorgeous design concept that promises 100 mpg efficiency and speeds of up to 45 mph. Although the EV is in the concept stage, T3 Motion also plans to… Technology Trends and Gadgets Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ct3-personal-commuter-t3-motion 2009-07-02T21:49:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanogigapan-project-magnified ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The NanoGigaPan Project lets you see bugs in a way you’ve never seen (or perhaps never wanted to see) before. The goal of the NanoGigaPan Project is to take “high resolution images of very small things.”… Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanogigapan-project-magnified 2009-07-02T18:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-400c ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This is one of the most futuristic car concepts I’ve yet to see. The Nissan 400c has integrated the maglev concept (using magnetic fields to cause an object to hover) into the tires of the car in order… Auto and Motor Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-400c 2009-07-02T17:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-landing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For 40th Anniversary of the moon landing, National Geographic has put together a small video that jokes about outdated technology. If a Furby toy today has 4 times the processing power of Apollo 13, where… Technology Trends and Gadgets Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-landing 2009-07-02T12:49:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-vest ]]> (TrendHunter.com) One of the prices people pay for being techies is not having enough power to keep our plethora of devices vibrant and working all the time in any place. It never seems like there’s an electrical socket… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-vest 2009-07-02T12:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abengoa-solar-ps20 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Martín Soler Márquez, Director of Innovation, Science and Enterprise for the Andalusian Regional Government unveiled Abengoa Solar’s first high-temperature power tower, Eureka, on June 19, 2009. The… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abengoa-solar-ps20 2009-07-02T12:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-energy-bracelet ]]> (TrendHunter.com) How many times have you needed just those extra few minutes on your cell phone and the power wasn’t there? A new gadget from Dyson named the ‘Dyson Energy Bracelet’ offers you the opportunity to do just… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-energy-bracelet 2009-07-02T09:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kovacs-krisztian-figurative-photograms ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These unusual photograms by Kovács Krisztián showcase the human figure—or do they? These freaky negative images look more like human-alien hybrids to me, with a little light graffiti mixed in for good… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kovacs-krisztian-figurative-photograms 2009-07-01T18:09:54Z