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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.
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…
Follow the purple bacteria road…to light harvesting
Plant life has become super-efficient at using light after billions of years on earth– and now it's showing how it…
Temperature sensor found through mutant plants
To feed more people in this warmer world we are pushing at the limits of agriculture and it is commonly…
Super emitters responsible for over half of US methane emissions
According to a new study, the bulk of methane emissions in the United States can be traced to a small number of…