A 100 percent solar-powered boat that cost under $3,000 to build!

A 100 percent solar-powered boat that cost under $3,000 to build!: "While it might not be the world’s largest solar boat or the fastest, this modest home-built solar-powered boat does the job and comfortably accommodates six passengers. Dubbed “Firefly,” it was built by Canadian eco-enthusiast Dan Baker for an impressive CA$2,900 (US$2,845)."

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Richard Branson lays out roadmap to put satellites, and his kids, into space

Richard Branson lays out roadmap to put satellites, and his kids, into space: "Richard Branson today set out the roadmap for Virgin Galactic's immediate future by announcing that he will be taking his children along for the ride when the SpaceShipTwo (SS2) makes its inaugural flight next year (should all go to plan). As expected, Branson also confirmed plans for a commercial service to put satellites in orbit at a tenth of today's costs, marking the resumption of Virgin Galactic's LauncherOne program."

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Yatoo concept turns your car into a camper with a tent, kitchen and bed

Yatoo concept turns your car into a camper with a tent, kitchen and bed: "The French-designed Yatoo is a camper concept that looks like a lighter version of the Swiss Roombox. The three-part system equips a standard car, truck or van with the essentials for wilderness living. Owners get room to sleep, live and cook while keeping much of the vehicle's interior cargo space."

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Stalker UAS flight time improved by 2,400 percent using laser beams

Stalker UAS flight time improved by 2,400 percent using laser beams: "Late last year, DARPA researchers upped the standard two-hour endurance of Lockheed Martin’s Stalker small unmanned aerial system (UAS) by a factor of four using a propane-fueled compact solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). Now the flight time of the aircraft has been improved by a whopping 2,400 percent, with a test flight lasting more than 48 hours using a laser power system to wirelessly transfer power to the UAS from the ground."

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