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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.
Microalgae: Fuel for your car, and for you?
Microalgae may soon combat global warming, climate change and food insecurity, according to a study published in…
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…
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…
Imaging technique boosts solar cell efficiency
Next gen solar cells made of super-thin films of semiconducting material hold promise because they're relatively…
‘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…
Marine biologists get crabby over offshore wind farms
More renewables is all good, right? Not quite. Normally, wind farms get a bad rap for deaths of birds and bats.…
Little display device runs on office lighting
Microsoft Research is up to something that could be a work productive wonder. Right now the technology is in the…
Comprehensive evaluation platform for GaN transistors launched
GaN Systems has launched a daughterboard style evaluation kit to help power design engineers easily evaluate the…