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Energy
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.
Glow-in-the-dark dye fueling our future
If someone came up with the idea of a glow-in-the-dark dye being the next advancement in energy storage technology,…
Harnessing carbon dioxide needs engineered efficiency
The vast diversity of organisms on the planet expresses enzymes for the conversion of carbon dioxide into organic…
Mysterious source of methane in the ocean explained
Marine chemists for decades have faced an elusive paradox. The surface waters of the world's oceans are…
These owls are having a hoot- but you won’t hear them
Many people see the owl as a wise old creature, and this is certainly reflected in the fact that there are many…
Battery electric cars vs. fuel cell vehicles
All-electric battery vehicles offer a more affordable way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions than cars powered by…
Imaging technique boosts solar cell efficiency
Next gen solar cells made of super-thin films of semiconducting material hold promise because they're relatively…
Converting carbon dioxide into liquid fuel
Developed by chemists at MIT, a new catalyst material provides key insight into the design requirements for…
‘Back to the Future’ inspired solar-powered clothing
A UCF scientist has developed filaments that harvest and store the sun's energy - and can be woven into textiles,…
Clean fuel from hydrogen energy source
Researchers have found a way to weaken the strong bonds between the nitrogen and hydrogen atoms in ammonia…
It’s a hat trick for global carbon emissions
Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels did not grow in 2015 and are projected to rise only slightly…