Mark O'Briens Latest innovations Articles

Electric cars - coming to our roads soon

Over the past 20 years or so there have been many false starts (see Who Killed the Electric Car dvd, now avail from the ABC Shop) in the electric car future science fiction has been promising for de read more...

Nanoparticles - good guys or bad guys?

Approximately 800 products are made with nanomaterials, ranging from stain resistant clothing, energy supplements, sunscreen, odour eating socks and many other cutting edge products, yet there has b read more...

Ocean currents to power the world

A revolutionary device that can harness energy from slow-moving rivers and ocean currents could provide enough power for the entire world, scientists claim. The technology can generate electricity i read more...

Revolutionary water-powered energy generator

Scientist claim that a new device that can harness the energy of slow moving rivers and ocean currents could supply the whole world's energy needs. Existing technology harnessing water power relies read more...