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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.
Engineers to develop extreme-scale turbines off the U.S. coast, power 500k homes
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has just granted a team of…
How Researchers Are Generating Electricity From Tomato Waste
If scientists can generate electricity from human feces, then some tomato waste shouldn't be a problem.
GE created a device that uses carbon dioxide to create electricity
While carbon dioxide has been associated with climate change and having a negative impact on the environment,…
This chair uses your movements to charge your electronics
If sitting still is difficult for you, or if you always need a charger, furniture designer Nathalie Teugels' Moov…
Energizer now sells eco-friendly rechargeable AA and AAA batteries
After Energizer just unveiled the world’s first AA batteries made with 4% recycled battery material, it decided to…
Future cars should run on human poop, say UCLA researchers
In an attempt to find a secure sustainable supply of power for our future, scientists at University of California,…
Moth-inspired graphene is the future of smart wallpaper and IoT power
A new nature-inspired graphene discovery by researchers from the University of Surrey could lead to "smart…
Researchers Create The Thinnest And Lightest Solar Cell Ever Made
MIT researchers have now created the thinnest and lightest solar cells ever made. The cells are so thin and…
Engineers can make large-scale solar storage feasible using rust
While solar power is an abundant resource for alternative energy, one common issue encountered is storing that…
Researchers maximize the amount of electricity you can get from bathroom waste
For years now, in accordance with growing interest in sustainability, scientists have been trying to reap the…