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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.
From-farm-to-fork: A Thanksgiving turkey tale
The carbon footprint of a typical Thanksgiving feast - roasted turkey stuffed with sausage and apples, green bean…
The grass is greener after eliminating toxic waste
US military bases have racked up a whooping bill ranging between $16-$165bn, but not on weapons and tanks on…
Slowing down global warming
There has been a new study of the temporary slowdown in the global average surface temperature warming trend…
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…
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…