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The current "UFO/UAP disclosure" campaign is not a grassroots or independent effort.

Scientists Discover A 113-million-year-old Pterosaur Wing Preserved In Extraordinary Detail

States Finally Begin to Roll Back Free Healthcare for Illegal Aliens

Trump's ready to reopen mental institutions and liberals are furious…

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Heads up: Apparently the government is hiding cameras inside fake utility boxes

Sodium Batteries And EVs That Power The Grid: Inside GM's Big Energy Push

NUCLEAR ENGINE - UNLIMITED LUXURY - 20 YEARS WITHOUT REFUELING

China Unveils Nuclear-Powered Floating Hub For Green Shipping

China Launches World's 1st Commercial Brain Chip, Beating Elon Musk's Neuralink!

Modular next-gen US nuclear reactor goes critical

How EMF's cause disease

This Company Will Add Phone, AirPod, and Smartwatch Trackers to License Plate Readers

Elon Details SpaceX AI Data Center in Space Details and Roadmap

5-in-1 miniature surgical robot is the size of a seed

Shelter

Flourishing in our new autonomy requires that we construct secure habitats in which to dwell. Cutting edge materials and methods provide unimaginable new options, allowing us greater mobility, and access to many previously uninhabitable environments.

Spinning nanotube fibers at Rice University

Scientists have created the first pure carbon nanotube fibers that combine many of the best features of highly conductive metal wires, strong carbon fibers and pliable textile thread. In a Jan. 11 paper in the journal Science, researchers from Rice U

The first space hotel?

Inflatable private space station set to launch in 2020 - and it will allow tourist visits

The ISS's New Expandable Module Is Just the Beginning of a Cushy Space Future

Fifty-five years ago today, Soviet cosmonaut and all-around lovely person Yuri Gagarin became the first human ever to venture into outer space.

The ISS's New Expandable Module Is Just the Beginning of a Cushy Space Future

Fifty-five years ago today, Soviet cosmonaut and all-around lovely person Yuri Gagarin became the first human ever to venture into outer space. To commemorate this historic voyage and celebrate the gains made in crewed spaceflight since, the United N

Private Space Habitat to Launch in 2020 Under Commercial Spaceflight Deal

Two aerospace companies are teaming up to launch giant space habitats to orbit, with the first such liftoff targeted for 2020.

The Far-Out Summit Where Geniuses Learn to Build Starships

TO GET TO the spaceship convention I have to go to Chattanooga.

Inflatable Space Baron Bigelow Says He Wants A Disney Space Station

Inks deal to launch giant inflatable habitats starting in 2020

Ace Rocketeers Swear They'll Put Inflatable Space Stations in Orbit, and Soon

BIGELOW AEROSPACE MAKES inflatable space habitats. But you only get to use the word "space" if you get those orbs to orbit, and, well, the people at Bigelow aren't exactly rocket scientists. (What? They aren't.)

BEAM Me Up! Prototype Space Room Could Lead to Inflatable Moon Bases

This Friday (April 8), SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Dragon cargo spacecraft toward the International Space Station, carrying the first expandable habitat that will be occupied by humans in orbit.

Scientists have discovered a metal foam that can stop an incoming bullet

For thousands of years, armor was something people wore.

3D printer creates full-color, multiple material prototypes in a single print run

The latest enterprise-grade 3D printer from Stratasys, the J750 model, is reportedly the first that can print objects with photorealistic color accuracy.

NASA Is Finally Sending a Hotel Magnate's Inflatable Habitat to the ISS

When humans leave Earth for good, they're going to need somewhere to stay.

Ex-boat builder designs unique off-grid tiny house

Ex-boat builder and carpenter Jeff Hobbs from New Zealand-based studio Room to Move was recently commissioned to build a special bespoke tiny house for local resident Briar Hale.

What is KNARR™?

This simplified airship freight system involves very little infrastructure to make wind energy easily accessible everywhere - leading the way in greener, more efficient transport of heavy goods.

Long Distance Transport | The CL AirShip | The CargoLifter

Based on proven and certified components of the AirTruck product range, CargoLifter can develop and build a full-fledged AirShip.

CargoLifter CL160, Germany

The CargoLifter CL 160 is a semi-rigid airship under development by CargoLifter AG, a German company that plans to build airships capable of carrying enormous loads for the bulk air freight market.

Airships.net: A Dirigible and Zeppelin History Site

Hindenburg Statistics

How to Unclog a Drain

Hair, soap scum, and dirt make up a cocktail of gross sludge that has to make its way from your sinks, bathtubs, and showers to the outside world.

Could you live in a ventilation shaft?

People's Architecture Office (PAO) has a knack for designing thought-provoking - if impractical - housing ideas.

29 Essential Tips for the New Prepper: "Start Small. Develop Your Skills. Create a Plan"

Whether you are just starting out with prepping and are figuring out what to focus on first, or whether you are a veteran prepper tracing over your plans for potential flaws, you can always make improvements.

Practical Motorhome Doubleback VW Camper review

Practical Motorhome's Jeremiah Mahadevan runs the rule over the stunning, innovative Doubleback camper, based on the venerable long-wheel base VW T5. UPDATE (13/05/2013): Danbury Motorcaravans has released a five-seater Doubleback.

You Won't Believe All Of The Awesome Features This Tiny Camper Is Hiding [Watch]

Watch the video to see how many amazing features this tiny retro camper is hiding.

Living on the edge: Casa Brutale combines brutalism with Bond villain-chic

Imagine, for a moment, that you're a super-villain searching for the perfect secret lair. You could do worse than Casa Brutale: a remarkable project that combines brutalist muscle with James Bond villain-chic.

The 'Flying Bum' is ready for lift off:

World's largest aircraft the Airlander 10 is fitted with fins and engines ahead of its first flight

A touch of silver lets smart windows go from clear to translucent

Electricity causes Nanowires to compress the elastomer layers, distorting them in the process. As a result, the window goes from being completely clear to taking on a cloudy frosted-glass appearance.

INFLATABLE ADDITION TO THE SPACE STATION WILL LAUNCH IN APRIL

BIGELOW AEROSPACE IS SENDING UP AN EXPANSION PACK FOR THE ISS

These No-Power Appliances Are Designed to "Survive Anything In Comfort and Style"

13 Must Have Homesteading Items to Survive the Apocalypse In Style

Home is where the Hub is:

Self-contained module turns empty spaces into living spaces

Shipping container-based housing comes to South Texas

San Antonio, Texas-based firms Development Strategies, Inc and Alamo Architects recently completed the first phase of a shipping container-based housing development in Encinal, TX. The project comprises seven container-based apartments and focuses on

Tiny Houses for the Masses: 84 Lumber Launches Packages Starting at $7K

If you thought the tiny house movement was just a fad, think again...

Roving tiny house kit caters for DIYers or unhandy buyers

US building supplies firm 84 Lumber has joined the burgeoning small living movement with the launch of a new tiny house range that aims to cater to anyone's skills and budget, from screwdriver-phobes to DIY experts.

The One-Stop Shop Guide to Lumber

As I've mentioned in previous posts over the years, while I'm not the handiest or craftiest guy, I do make an effort to expand my DIY skills when I can. One thing that often leaves me scratching my head is purchasing lumber whenever I take on a p

100% solar-powered super villa makes Arab housing sustainable again

After oil ushered in an era of excess, many people in the Middle East stopped building sensible homes adapted to harsh weather conditions.

According to Futurists We Will Be 3D Printing Underwater Cities....

According to Futurists We Will Be 3D Printing Underwater Cities, House-Moving Drones and Even Our Meals within 100 Years

Bioclimatic dome home in Costa Rica built with Nader Khalili's earth bag technique

Earth bag construction is taking off around the world, in large part thanks to Cal-Earth in Hesperia, California.

This amazing guy grew a Church with the help of trees. And, its the most peaceful ...

place in the world...For some people, the worship of nature and the divine go hand in hand. They see the overwhelming beauty in the world around them and can't help but see the hand of some otherworldly force at work.

This Innovative Camper Is A Combination Tent And Sleeping Bag

The Ultra-light All-In-One Sleep System offers the functions of a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat all in one.

Tesla's Model H Plug-In Hybrid Is A Motorhome Worth Getting Excited About

The eco-friendly RV fits a family of four and features a number of exciting amenities.

How to build 'bathroom facilities' that will keep you safe and healthy

Just because society has collapsed doesn't mean your bladder and your bowels stop working. We may not like to talk about it in polite company, but it's true.

Are You Prepared to Survive in the Wilderness Alone? "Natural Shelter, Blend In"

What would you do if circumstances forced you into the woods alone, with little or no provisions?

5-Minute Project: Hand Warmers

Make your own portable hot packs

CLOTHING INSULATED WITH AEROGEL PROMISES TO KEEP OUT THE MOST DIRE COLD

Aerogel is the material of the future-- if you can make it work for you. The substance, a foam made of mostly air and either silica or carbon, is great for insulating, but it's traditionally been brittle and difficult to work with.

This Futuristic Exploration Vehicle Is a 'Swiss Army Knife on Wheels'

Imagine the travel vehicle of the future and you probably don't picture a caravan.

Just what we needed dept: An LED lamp powered by a candle

The heat of a small tea light candle in the Lumir C is used to generate electricity, which then powers its LED bulbs.

Esk'et Tiny House is not your average tiny home

Tiny house enthusiasts Robert and Bettina Johnson from Alkali Lake in British Columbia, Canada, have recently completely their own 280 sq ft (26 sqm) home.

A Furry Diving Suit Could Keep You Warm

Swimming seal-style

ARE AIRSHIPS THE ANSWER TO CANADA'S INTERIOR WOES?

...there's another alternative if humans want to traverse interior Canada before that happens: actual freakin' airships.

Bringing WiFi Connectivity To Your Off Grid Home: "We Can Do It Ourselves"

This off grid couple faced a dilemma - their hard earned sustainable life is supported by income earned from the Internet, yet they worked so hard to get away from it all.

Planetary Resources reveals out-of-this world 3D printing

If one is going to get into the asteroid mining business, one needs to prove that you can do something with what's brought back.

The World Is Racing to Build a Moon Base -- Here's What It Could Look Like

The European Space Agency just reminded the world that it wants to build a base on the moon by 2030, using 3-D printed parts made from materials found on the lunar surface.
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