arctic

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Vehicles

Dream Job: Scientists Search For Arctic Asteroids On Hovercraft

3:10AM Mark Wilson | Ever since hovercraft popularity peaked in early 90s R/C toys, I’d mentally buried the sheer awesomeness of the technology. Luckily, Wired reminded me with a piece depicting researchers searching for asteroids in the Arctic while floating on air and rubber. More »
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Vehicles

Polar Vehicle Is Like A Giant Lab In A Train Rolling On Skis

9:20AM Sean Fallon | It’s only a concept at the moment, but designer Matthiew Tarrit claims that his Polar Vehicle arctic base was created in cooperation with polar scientists. More »
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Monday, May 4, 2009
Science

Russia To Ring The Arctic With Floating Nuclear Power Stations

7:00AM Jack Loftus | Poor Mr. Polar Bear. When he’s not jumping from melting ice chunk to ice chunk trying desperately not to drown, he’s avoiding the floating Russian nuclear power stations and their potential toxic waste. More »
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Gadgets

Panties Help Guide 1,125km Arctic Expedition When GPS, Compasses Fail

6:00AM Jack Loftus | When compasses and GPS fail the Catlin Arctic Survey expedition, they go with a low tech “gadget” to help them navigate the freezing wastes and find their bearing: A lacy pair of panties. More »
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Monday, October 6, 2008
Home

Igloo Satellite Cabin Modular Home Design Is Sarah Palin Approved

2:00AM Jack Loftus | You don’t need to meticulously memorise any talking points to see the beauty and functionality in these Igloo Satellite Cabins. Designed to protect you from the worst that Earth has to offer, these little huts are Eskimo-inspired and completely customisable. Like an IKEA store in the Arctic, you can also add in modular interior and exterior design packages to give the 3 meter interior space that personal touch. Better still, get some friends and create a fort, as you’ll see in some design plans below. More »
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