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Toyota will power 25% of its North American HQ with sunlight
When Toyota moves into its new North American headquarters next year, the company will be utilizing the power of…
Australian researchers are making “poo power” an actual thing
Over the past few years, creating electricity out of human waste has become a pretty popular research initiative.…
Space engineers create air conditioner that cools with sunlight
One forgotten contributor to carbon dioxide emissions is our air conditioning systems that we indulge in in our…
New Algorithm Remotely Locates Faults In The Power Grid
The power grid is aging and, according to many, is experiencing more faults than ever — fault that could lead to…
Is it a bicycle or an electric car? It’s a little bit of both
If you're looking for a more environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, velomobiles are an option. A …
Today’s Tech Image: NASA’s advanced electric propulsion system
Mind-controlled prostheses has become a popular area of research among engineers, but what about mind-controlled…
How recycled smartphones can power your home
While smartphones these days don't last very long, the lithium ion batteries within them can last for about five…
Creating electricity with a bacteria-powered solar cell
Researchers have been thinking out-of-the-box when it comes to energy generation for some time. Think back to human…
A Boeing 737 races a Tesla Model S at Australian airport
Every wonder who would win in a race between a giant airplane and an electric car? Wonder no more because Tesla…
Students develop hi-tech kitchen device that turns waste food into compost
As more and more people "go green," student engineers are trying to figure out how to turn our everyday waste food…