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Noise-reducing road surfaces

by Matt Leake Jul 16, 2026 5 Comments 5 Links

#cars, #engineering, #motoring, #noise, #noisefreeroads, #noisepollution, #roads,

Noise-reducing road surfaces

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A noise-powered engine

by ChrisP Jun 12, 2026 7 Comments 7 Links

#electricity, #engine, #engineering, #noise, #noisepower, #physics, #power, #science,

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Inflatable heat shields

by astronut May 19, 2026 3 Comments 3 Links

#atmosphericreentry, #engineering, #heatshields, #payload, #reentry, #science, #space,

Inflatable heat shields to protect the space payload during atmospheric re-entry. Read more

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Shock-absorbing hull material

by GEO RGE Sep 1, 2025 3 Comments 3 Links

#boats, #engineering, #hulll, #maritime, #ships, #shockabsorber, #shockbreaker, #tech,

This would allow smoother rides while improving the structural integrity of boats... Read more

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Electric shoes

by Why Are You Reading My Name Feb 9, 2025 3 Comments 3 Links

#electric, #electricshoes, #engineering, #gadgets, #shoes, #technology,

Shoes with an electric motor so you can glide effortlessly when walking. Read more

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Bicycle-Powered Generator

by MeterMan Jan 29, 2025 4 Comments 4 Links

#bicycle, #bikes, #energy, #engineering, #gadgets, #generator, #science, #technology,

A generator that can produce electricity as you pedal your bike. Read more

Bicycle-Powered Generator

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Space Elevators

by Why Are You Reading My Name Jan 4, 2025 5 Comments 5 Links

#engineering, #physics, #science, #space, #spaceelevator, #spaceexploration, #spacetravel, #structures, #technology,

Space elevators would efficiently transport materials and people to and from space. Read more

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A powered rotary shovel

by Matt Leake Dec 9, 2024 3 Comments 3 Links

#engineering, #gadgets, #gardening, #home, #poweredshovel, #shovel, #tech,

A powered shovel to make it easier to dig and perform other... Read more

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Evacuation slides for residential and commercial buildings

by MeterMan Jul 2, 2024 4 Comments 4 Links

#emmergency, #emmergencyexit, #engineering, #evacuation, #evacuationslides, #firesafety, #rescure, #safety, #slides,

Evacuation slides that would allow for quick exit from a building in... Read more

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Suspended sky trains

by Matt Leake Feb 14, 2024 5 Comments 5 Links

#engineering, #floatingtrain, #physics, #science, #skytrain, #suspendedtrain, #technology, #train, #travel,

Floating railway systems use up less space compared to overhead railway tracks. Read more

Suspended sky trains

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Translucent concrete for buildings

by MeterMan Jan 16, 2024 2 Comments 2 Links

#architecture, #buildings, #concrete, #design, #engineering, #naturallight, #science, #technology, #translucentconcrete,

Translucent concrete is the perfect way to increase the amount of natural... Read more

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Hanging bridges to connect skyscrapers

by MeterMan Dec 11, 2023 5 Comments 5 Links

#architecture, #bridges, #buildings, #engineering, #hangingbridges, #skyscrapers,

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Liquid Cooled LED Lights

by Matt Leake Sep 26, 2023 3 Comments 3 Links

#bulb, #electronics, #energy, #engineering, #invention, #LED, #light, #lumination, #technology,

To me, one of the best ideas since the good old-fashioned “energy... Read more

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install shock absorbing guard rails on roads

by Matt Leake Jan 27, 2023 3 Comments 3 Links

#crasshbrarriers, #death, #engineering, #guardrails, #roadaccidents, #roads, #roadsafety, #shockabsorbing,

Shock-absorbing guard rails will absorb most of the energy during a high-speed... Read more

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Autoamtic road barriers and dividers

by Matt Leake Jan 18, 2023 3 Comments 3 Links

#engineering, #roadbarriers, #roaddividers, #roads, #roadsafety, #science, #technology, #traffic,

Similar to railway line interchanges, these barriers and dividers can help control... Read more

Autoamtic road barriers and dividers

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Exoskeletons for factory workers

by Matt Leake Oct 28, 2022 2 Comments 2 Links

#biohacking, #engineering, #exoskeleton, #gadgets, #gear, #manuallabour, #ppe, #workers,

Can we make wearable exoskeletons available for people working in factories and... Read more

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Keep the ISS – for free

by Mickey Sep 27, 2022 6 Comments 4 Links

#engineering, #history, #humanity, #iss, #nasa, #space, #spacecraft, #spacestation, #spacetravel, #station,

“Push it out to a Lagrange point. It’s history. Keep it.” This... Read more

Keep the ISS – for free

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Make garden furniture out of old tools

by Mike Jan 9, 2021 2 Comments 2 Links

#art, #creative, #engineering, #garden, #home, #retirement, #shed, #tool, #tools,

Use every tool in your shed to complete one final project –... Read more

Make garden furniture out of old tools

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Remote robot wars contests

by Jimbo Dec 26, 2020 3 Comments 3 Links

#engineering, #entertainment, #gaming, #robot, #robotwars, #university, #war,

A University mech engineering dept or commercial building (that sells the robots)... Read more

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Hologram museums

by ChrisP Dec 20, 2020 3 Comments 3 Links

#ar, #augmentedreality, #community, #education, #engineering, #history, #hologram, #knowledge, #museum, #science,

Currently, there is only one of each exhibit and it can only... Read more

Hologram museums

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