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Storage & Harvest
It’s all very well harnessing the power of renewable energy, but where to put it? Here is the latest news of solutions for the storage and harvest of energy.
Engineers to develop extreme-scale turbines off the U.S. coast, power 500k homes
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has just granted a team of…
How Researchers Are Generating Electricity From Tomato Waste
If scientists can generate electricity from human feces, then some tomato waste shouldn't be a problem.
GE created a device that uses carbon dioxide to create electricity
While carbon dioxide has been associated with climate change and having a negative impact on the environment,…
This chair uses your movements to charge your electronics
If sitting still is difficult for you, or if you always need a charger, furniture designer Nathalie Teugels' Moov…
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 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…