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Energy refers to the application of engineering to energy efficiency and services, facility management, ecology, and alternative energy technologies. It includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal power, biofuels, and hydro power.
A Cocktail of Geoengineering Could Save Our Climate
For the first time the possibility of using a 'cocktail' of geoengineering tools could reduce changes in the…
The World’s Most Powerful Artificial Sun
Synlight is a very big lab containing the world's most artificial sun which offers us a ray of hope in terms of…
Melted Fuel Discovered In Nuclear Power Plant – By A Robot
After a three day investigation an underwater robot has found lava-like rocks which are believed to possibly be…
Cleaning Up CO2 Emissions Carries Economic Incentive
A team of researchers led by Stuart Licht, a chemistry professor at George Washington University, has a vision for…
Embedded Microtracking VS. Silicon Solar Cells
A concentrating photovoltaic system with embedded microtracking can produce over 50% more energy per day than…
Wave Goodbye To The World’s Ocean Pollution
Trash accumulates within five ocean garbage patches, so The Ocean Cleanup has developed a system to efficiently…
Diesel Cars Emit Less Pollution Than Gas
Modern diesel cars emit less pollution generally than cars that run on gasoline.
The Cracks Are Beginning To Show On Antarctica’s Surface
An iceberg about the size of the state of Delaware split off from Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf sometime between…
Solar cell captures nearly all energy in solar spectrums
Scientists have designed and constructed a prototype for a new solar cell that integrates multiple cells stacked…
Energy Absorbing Stairs Can Make Climbing Easier
When entering a 15-storey office building and given the choice, most people will opt to take the elevator rather…