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Watch the World's Smallest Working Train in Action

POSTED  5 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS {} VOTES

It's simultaneously one of the most adorable and most astonishing things you're likely to see today: measuring just 1/8th of an inch by 1/4th of an inch, I present to you the world's smallest working train.

 
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Mass Transit: Bringing People Together Separately Since 1863

POSTED  19 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Public transit can get us where we want to go, but can it teach us about our society and ourselves? + READ MORE

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How to Fix a Flat Tire: An Essential Skill for Cyclists

POSTED  19 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

While you can definitely take steps to delay the inevitable, learning how to fix a flat is about as easy and DIY as it gets. + READ MORE

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How to Travel Green This Holiday Season

POSTED  18 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Soon it will be Thanksgiving, a long weekend that marks the beginning of the holiday season in the US. It's a safe bet that most of you who are reading this will be traveling to go celebrate with family and friends, so let's take a moment to think a little bit about ways to make these trips less... + READ MORE

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tricycle

2 Wheels, Not 4: Pedal Towards Bicycle Activism in 10 Revolutions Per Minute

POSTED  17 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Choosing 2 wheels instead of 4 is the type of decision that provokes questions, conversations, and debates-and what good is activism if it exists in a preaching to the converted vacuum? + READ MORE

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Left or Right: For Safe Cycling, Signal Your Turns

POSTED  12 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Whether you swing left or right, the key to safety is letting motorists in on your intentions. + READ MORE

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How to Hack Your Lantern Flashlight to Keep Going and Going and...

POSTED  11 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

If you have a lantern flashlight, you probably know about those enormous batteries they require. An you probably also know...they aren't rechargeable. But you can change this in an afternoon. + READ MORE

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The Most Important Thing to Know Before Upgrading Your Desktop Computer

POSTED  11 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Keeping your computer longer is the green thing to do. Maybe you'd like to upgrade a component in your desktop computer, but you don't know what? Here's a few pointers. + READ MORE

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Safer Cycling with Recycling! Make a Bike Light From All Used Parts

POSTED  11 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

The time change has happened and it gets darker a whole lot earlier now, which means safe lighting on your bike is more important than ever. Luckily, you don't have to purchase a light in order to be seen - though there are some fancy lights to choose from. You can build your own from recycled... + READ MORE

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Cap and Trade Explained - The Short Attention Span Version

POSTED  5 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Don't know what all the talk about cap-and-trade is about. This is about the simplest explanation that can be given. + READ MORE

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The 5 Cheapest & Easiest DIY Laptop Stands (That Are Actually Cool)

POSTED  4 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

I've been experimenting with laptop stands that will do the trick with minimal effort, minimal cost, and minimal - or no - new materials. Here are some of the best solutions. + READ MORE

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6 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Getting Doored

POSTED  4 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

Some helpful advice on avoiding a painful and all-too-common biking experience. + READ MORE

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FIRST Robotics is the Varsity Sport of the Mind

POSTED  3 Nov 2009  |   COMMENTS

The participation is incredible: more than 200,000 students from across the country, locked in heated competition, working to build more 17,000 robots. With more than $11 million in university scholarships up for grabs, the stakes are high. Welcome to the world of FIRST Robotics. + READ MORE

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Cycling Tip of the Week: Carry Your Laptop on Your Commute

POSTED  29 Oct 2009  |   COMMENTS

You like to ride your bike. You like to check your e-mail. What will you do? + READ MORE

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DIY Electricity: Is a Water Turbine Right for You?

POSTED  27 Oct 2009  |   COMMENTS

With the right turbine, almost any stream can generate the power you need to run your home. + READ MORE

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CrowBox: Training Birds to Be Our Eco-Sidekicks?

POSTED  27 Oct 2009  |   COMMENTS

Around two years ago, CrowBox hit the radar as an idea for training crows to do all sorts of useful tasks, including green tasks such as collect garbage. Now, the idea has been let loose for people to start training crows to perform acts of green good. + READ MORE

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