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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.
Measurements recorded of Ions bombarding fusion device walls
The researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) have managed to directly measure the complicated 3D patterns of…
Scrubbing the atmosphere until it’s squeaky clean
An economically viable model to scrub carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to thwart runaway, point-of-no-return…
Iceland ‘geopark’ yields magma power potential
For visitors to Iceland, Reykjanes Peninsula is a place known for its diverse landscape. For scientists working on…
Perovskite solar cell design performs at lower cost
A new type of solar cell that replaces silicon with a crystal called perovskite has been created by researchers.…
Dancing on the ceiling, electricity generation on the floor…
Flooring can be made from any number of sustainable materials, making it, generally, an eco-friendly feature in…
Ambient light sensors support energy harvesting
New Yorker Electronics is now distributing Vishay’s optoelectronics sensor, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL4100. The…
17% of carbon emissions to be neutralized through solar energy
MIT, Boston Medical Center, and Post Office Square Redevelopment Corporation have formed an alliance to buy…
Nuclear reactor winds down and defines legacy
They are here to make fusion energy a reality. Gathering the data that will inform the design of a new fusion…
New world record for nuclear fusion reactor
On Friday, September 30th, at 9:25 p.m. EDT, scientists and engineers at MIT’s Plasma Science and…
Soybeans the answer to world hunger?
A way to dramatically increase the yield and quality of soybeans has been developed by Washington State…