Green Process Creates New Nanoporous Materials, UConn
As our knowledge of chemistry continues to advance, we keep finding new ways to apply the same basic elements. Finding a green process that...
5.5 Million Free CFL Bulbs Giveaway in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's electricity authority is planning a giveaway of around 5.5 million energy-saving CFLs in order to reduce their own energy consumption.
"We will give the...
Biofuel Production Could Benefit from New Nanobowl Construction
One of the issues in biofuel production has always been making it efficient. Various catalyst materials have been found to be very efficient, but...
Wise or Not: The U.N. Suggesting Rapid Replacement Of Incandescent Bulbs With CFLs
I had heard that the European Union wants to prohibit the production of incandescent lighting bulbs, but I never thought that would be possible in a short time. Frankly, on the one hand I'd be glad for the huge carbon savings this measure would give, but on the other the CFLs are not yet widely accepted by the eye, their light being much colder and giving your home an office-like feeling.
Keeping Up with the Joneses A Factor in Solar Installation
You might think that solar roof owners tended to be upper middle class liberals, but a study shows that that might not be the...
Daimler Planning To Unveil New "Smart eScooter" At The 2010 Paris Auto Show
Daimler, one of the world's largest car manufacturers is planning to unveil the new" Smart eScooter" at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. Having zero carbon dioxide emissions, the battery-powered eScooter is able to reach a top speed of 28 mph and also has an all-electric range of more than 60 miles.
The Solar Table That Powers Your Laptop!
Sudia Design Labs, located in New York, has created a table that you can put out in the sun. What for? To charge it,...
HP Reduces Discarded Batteries by Making Them Last Much Longer
HP has announced a new range of notebook batteries developed by Boston Power, which will be available for 18 existing notebook models developed by the company representing approximately 70 percent of HP's consumer notebook PC portfolio and will be available with a 3-year warranty.
LED Cities Happy with LED Outdoor Lighting Performance and Savings!
Street lighting has come a long way since the early days of oil lamps, gas lamps, arc lighting and incandescent lighting. Sodium vapor lamps...
Hydrogen from Salt Water: an Accidental Discovery
63-year-old John Kanzius was looking to destroy cancer cells when he stumbled upon an effect that split salt water and released oxygen and hydrogen.
His invention...
