Energy-Saving 'Liquid Window' Blocks The Sun and Regulate Solar Transmission

ENERGY 11.06.2020 09:30 AM

Singaporean scientists tweaked the concept of a double-glazed window and make it into something more energy-saving by regulating solar transmission.

Home Improvements That Will Cut Energy Costs

11.04.2020 13:38 PM

Every winter, your energy costs spike. You'd like to pay less, but you don't want to turn off the heat just to save yourself a few dollars.

Transparent Solar Cells Will Soon Make On-Site Energy Generation Possible

11.03.2020 14:00 PM

Scientists have designed transparent solar cells that will soon give the world personalized energy, making on-site energy generation possible.

South Korea to Work Towards Carbon Neutrality by 2050

10.29.2020 19:00 PM

South Korea is the latest country to declare its carbon neutrality target by the year 2050, according to President Moon Jae In.

Air Pollution "Worsened" in Big Cities Due to Work From Home Workers

10.22.2020 07:00 AM

Air pollution in big cities could increase because so many people are working from home, report claims.

Exxon Mobil Supposedly Plans to Increase Carbon Emissions In Leaked Documents, Responds to Allegations

10.06.2020 21:58 PM

Exxon Mobil Corporation is planning to increase its annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by as much as the annual output of Greece, according to leaked documents, with the company responding in an official statement.

Experiments Show Spinach as a Viable Candidate for New Carbon Catalysts in Batteries

10.05.2020 23:02 PM

Spinach, the green leafy vegetable full of nutrients, might have found its new purpose aside from providing energy in humans - providing a clean alternative for fuel cells and batteries.

B-TENG Device: Tiny Wind Turbine Harvets Energy From a Breeze

09.25.2020 09:10 AM

Chinese scientists develop a tiny wind turbine that can harvest energy from a light breeze. The developers hope that someday it can be used to power electronic devices, provide electricity for communities where energy is scarce, and even compete with traditional wind turbines.

Researchers Claim Higher Levels of Air Pollution Increases Electricity Consumption

09.25.2020 08:30 AM

Air pollution forces people to increase their electricity usage, which then leads to greater damage to the environment, according to a study.

The World Is Designed for Men—but Smart Energy Systems Don't Have To Be

09.23.2020 12:00 PM

Air-conditioned offices often take average male body temperatures as the reference point, PPE sizes are based on male body sizes and characteristics. The tech sector continues to be a male-dominated field producing innovation and design that can reinforce gender stereotypes, or ignore the needs of women completely.

The Physics of Throwing a Football

09.21.2020 11:20 AM

Whenever there is a discussion about the best way to throw a football, people will often focus on the grip, the footwork, and even the arm motion before release. What you may not hear as much is the physics involved.

New Study Finds Electricity-Producing Bacteria Contain Unique Nanowire Structures

09.19.2020 07:50 AM

Soil bacteria may be a new source of energy soon. Scientists discover the specific functions of an electron-producing species like its nanowires, enabling the bacteria to send electrons over long distances.

Learn How Not to Get Burnt By Spent Coils and why is it Important

09.07.2020 14:45 PM

Burnt wicks, dry hits, spit-back - these words make any vaper cringe, but read this guide to make sure you never get burnt.

Reassembled Catalyst Enables Efficient Production of Hydrogen Gas

09.05.2020 08:00 AM

Hydrogen fuel as a renewable source of energy is done by splitting water. A team from Virginia Tech developed a new technique to efficiently split water by chemically reassembling a catalyst.

Apple to Invest in Denmark's 650-ft Wind Turbines

09.03.2020 22:13 PM

Apple will be investing toward the construction of two 650-foot-tall onshore wind turbines near the town of Esbjerg, Denmark, the tech giant announced in a press release Thursday, September 3.