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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.
Energizer now sells eco-friendly rechargeable AA and AAA batteries
After Energizer just unveiled the world’s first AA batteries made with 4% recycled battery material, it decided to…
Future cars should run on human poop, say UCLA researchers
In an attempt to find a secure sustainable supply of power for our future, scientists at University of California,…
Moth-inspired graphene is the future of smart wallpaper and IoT power
A new nature-inspired graphene discovery by researchers from the University of Surrey could lead to "smart…
Researchers Create The Thinnest And Lightest Solar Cell Ever Made
MIT researchers have now created the thinnest and lightest solar cells ever made. The cells are so thin and…
Engineers can make large-scale solar storage feasible using rust
While solar power is an abundant resource for alternative energy, one common issue encountered is storing that…
Researchers maximize the amount of electricity you can get from bathroom waste
For years now, in accordance with growing interest in sustainability, scientists have been trying to reap the…
New glass technology may turn windows into TV screens
Engineers from the University of British Columbia have been working on technology that might make it possible to…
How these smart-energy systems can improve hybrid efficiency
While plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are a good alternative to gas-only cars when it comes to reducing…
New tech will make your smartphone battery last 7 days
Seven-days. Imagine seven days without needing to plug in your cellphone to charge. Soon you won't have to imaging…
Scientists create energy device that produces hydrogen at temps hotter than sun
A team of scientists from the Institute of Plasma Physics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has just made a…