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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.
The world’s smallest engine uses light to power itself
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a nano-engine that could be used in the field…
Is it a bicycle or an electric car? It’s a little bit of both
If you're looking for a more environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, velomobiles are an option. A …
Jaguar Has Recycled 50,000 Tons Of Aluminum To Create New Cars
Over the past year, automaker Jaguar has been recycling aluminum — 50,000 tons of it — as part of its project …
Today’s Tech Image: NASA’s advanced electric propulsion system
Mind-controlled prostheses has become a popular area of research among engineers, but what about mind-controlled…
MIT Researchers Make Electronics Out Of Coal
Coal has been a widely used substance for centuries, but until now its bulk electronic and optical properties have…
How recycled smartphones can power your home
While smartphones these days don't last very long, the lithium ion batteries within them can last for about five…
Tiny Accessory Doubles Your Charging Times Using Your Own Cables
Want super-fast charging speeds? A San Francisco-based start-up company has created a small accessory that uses…
Creating electricity with a bacteria-powered solar cell
Researchers have been thinking out-of-the-box when it comes to energy generation for some time. Think back to human…
A Boeing 737 races a Tesla Model S at Australian airport
Every wonder who would win in a race between a giant airplane and an electric car? Wonder no more because Tesla…
Students develop hi-tech kitchen device that turns waste food into compost
As more and more people "go green," student engineers are trying to figure out how to turn our everyday waste food…