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Researchers at Montana company Sunburst Sensors have won $1.5 million for a device that can cheaply and accurately test the acid levels in ocean water. Concerns about ocean acidification have come to the forefront of the climate change discussion in recent...
According to the India Ratings and Research group (Ind-Ra), within two to three years the country's citizens will be able to enjoy cheap solar. The group credits the dropping cost of producing solar power, which in turn will motivate more people to...
Gasoline is only $1.78 a gallon on average in the United Arab Emirates, but soon prices will more closely match global price averages. Oil prices are currently low, to the extent that it is hurting the country's economy and...
Biodegradable nanoparticles remove toxic contaminants from water and soil without leaving byproducts behind. Scientists from University of Regensburg, Germany, and their colleagues over at the MIT, discovered a way to quickly and efficiently remove dangerous pollutants from water and soil....
Fontus is a smart compact solar-powered device that can pull out moisture from the air when attached to a moving bicycle. Hydration is the key to maximum performance at any sport. Drinking enough water is the easiest and safest way...
Sometimes it's hard to keep the environment in mind when there are so many cool electronic devices now, and all with their own endless need for electricity. Luckily, modern technology has come to the rescue with some very cool eco...
Electric cars are sometimes criticized for being less eco-friendly than they seem. The vehicles won't last forever, and one day will need to be thrown away. Batteries in particular can be harmful to the environment when dumped into landfills because...
Having trouble saving water during the morning shower? No problem, Spiky is here, the shower curtain that will literally kick you out of there if you start wasting. California's drought is definitely making history. Everybody is pointing fingers at everyone...
For those who have the skill and interest in homemade electronics, and those who know someone who do, read the rest of this post to find out how to make a phone charger that attaches to a bike to use...
Last week, a report concluded that utility solar was more cost-effective than residential solar. It implied that everyone would be better off letting utility companies produce or buy solar, with residential solar falling to the wayside. John Farrell, of the...