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Graphite Foam Reduces Temperature of LEDs, Making Them Cheaper and Longer-Lasting
LED lights, yet not cutting edge idea for lighting, are in vogue nowadays, as they evolve by the year. Now, a group of researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory has discovered how to make LEDs last for longer and also lower their price.
Hydrogen Tank Exploded in Green Fuel Station. Is The Technology Safe Enough for Cars?
Hydrogen, the most clean fuel in the universe, has been seen with skepticism by many. Although bad events involving exploded hydrogen tanks are rare, Monroe County's (NY) hydrogen station on Scottsville Road experienced the explosion of two tanks filled with hydrogen.
Honda Jazz Hybrid to be Launched in September
Honda has announced that a new Jazz Hybrid motor will be launched at the Paris Motor Show in September, marking the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been available to B-segment consumers.
Hygroelectricity: A New Type Of Alternative Energy, Extracted From Air's Electrical Charge
In their search of alternative energy resources, scientists have stopped at a phenomenon that, although known for ages, brought them surprises. They want to harvest electricity by profiting from the fact that air is loaded with electric charges, and work on a prototype for such a harvester.
Dry Water Shown to Be Effective in Trapping CO2 Emissions
A sugar-resembling substance that can absorb carbon dioxide within itself has been developed by a team led by Andrew Cooper, from the University of Liverpool, in the UK. The substance is called "dry water", because it's made of water and because it's dry, containing silica.
$20,000 Solar Powered Autonomous Robots to Clean up Oil Spills
The recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has determined the emergence of a new market for technologies that could handle and remedy such problems. BP deployed an oil-separating centrifuge system made by Ocean Therapy Solutions in June. Another solution was turning to oil-hungry bacteria grown in the lab.
Largest Solar Array in New Mexico Unveiled
The Bell Group has designed the largest solar array in New Mexico, covering five acres of parking area and generating more than 1,600,000 kWh of clean electricity annually.
Manipulated Light Particles Make Algae Grow Faster
Researchers have discovered a method to accelerate the growth of algae, for the production of biofuels, by manipulating light particles using nanobiotechnology.
Daniel Nocera's New Catalyst Produces 200 Percent More Efficient Electrolyzers
Scientists have recently discovered that, among other sources, still water can generate renewable energy. Using an electrolyzer, water is broken into hydrogen and oxygen. In this process, catalysts are needed for oxygen production, most of which are not cheap, nor environment-friendly.
Word's Second Hybrid Tugboat Unveiled by Foss Maritime Company
Builder of the world's first hybrid tugboat, Foss Maritime Company is to add a second hybrid vessel to its fleet in order to reduce the pollution and improve the efficiency. The project is part of a partnership between The Port of Long Beach, the Port of Los Angeles and Foss.
