Graphene the Magic Bullet for Extending the Life of Electronics
According to Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, the working temperature of a processor can be lowered up to 25% just by using one...
Two Devices That Can Solar Power Your iPhone While You Walk or Listen to...
Charging a mobile device using flexible solar cells fitted in headphones, or a shoe insole that harnesses energy generated by walking, could soon be...
Drinkable Water Obtained by Engineers from Sewage, Bill Gates Involved
Engineers from the University of Missouri and Duke University can now turn human waste into drinkable water.
Assisted by a $1.18 grant from the Bill...
“Water Chip” Nanoscale Desalination Developed at University of Texas
Access to potable water is especially critical near the ocean, where overuse of wells can depress the freshwater table and allow saltwater to creep...
U.S. Energy Efficiency Increasing Slightly, ACEEE Study Shows
According to research just completed by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy , in spite of climate change legislation, the US has...
Green Glass Packaging Lowers Carbon Emissions Significantly
The use of glass as a reliable packaging option over thousands over years has persisted because glass is environmentally friendly, inexpensive to produce from...
How to Make Your Office Greener and Cut Energy Bills
The financial crisis, which began in 2008 and is still picking up speed in many countries around the world, clearly affects the small businesses....
Airplane Fuel Economy on the Ground Improved by New Electric Taxi Gear
We've covered airplane fuel economy before, and there are a number of approaches to improving it, including use of lighter materials, lighter hybrid control...
Sunswift Eve Solar Car Prototype Built in Australia
Solar cars, for the most part, have merely been test projects, nothing that anyone would actually drive anywhere.
One small group in Australia thinks otherwise,...
Green Purchases Motivated by Money And Not Saving the World
Good news! More and more Americans care about energy efficient products. Over 50% of Americans have bought energy efficient appliances, 61% say they want...
