Self-inflating PumpTire bike tube pumps air into itself while you ride

Years ago, PumpTire developed a bicycle tire prototype able to pump air into itself as riders rode along – relying on the compression of the tire on the ground to suck air inside. Unfortunately, the entire tire had to be replaced once it wore down. Now the same developers have created a bike tube with a similar system, and it’s compatible with standard bike tires. Read the rest of Self-inflating PumpTire bike tube pumps air into itself while you ride

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Witnessing Summer Starvation Among Polar Bears (Pics)

Polar bear hunting the northern ice pack; All images by Rebecca Jackrel Summer on land is a difficult time for polar bears. Relying on the fat gained during winter hunting to see them through the more difficult hunting of summer when pack ice melts. Unfortunately, summer is becoming even deadlier, with pack ice melting earlier, melting farther, and arriving later in the winter. Rebecca Jackrel made a trek to Svalbard, a mecca for polar bear viewing, during July. She witnessed many of the problems polar bears are struggling against during summer months. Check out the outstanding photos from her journey…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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CES 2011: Goal0’s Off-Grid Solar Power Solutions for Serious Adventurers

Photos via Jaymi Heimbuch None of this tiny-solar-cell-stuck-to-a-jacket-pocket stuff. Goal0 has an off-grid solar charging station that is intended to keep the outdoorsy charged up while out camping. It is designed to be rugged and efficient, and it looks like a high quality solar product.

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CES 2011: Smart Plugs and Energy Monitors from Intelligy, Current Cots, Modlet and More

Photos via Jaymi Heimbuch The connected home is a big theme at this year’s CES, and part of that is the use of smart plugs and monitors for managing home energy consumption. There are no small number of adapters and equipment for both at the plug and meter levels on display, showing that consumers have a broadening range of options for trimming energy use. ..

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