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

ENERGY 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.

Breakthrough Research Identifies Molecule Capable of Storing Solar Energy

09.02.2020 00:40 AM

Solar energy has been around as early as the 7th century and evolved from lighting fires to powering entire buildings. One of the latest researches on solar energy identifies a molecule capable of efficiently storing energy from the Sun.

Russia Reveals 1961 Footage of the World's Largest Nuclear Bomb Detonation

08.26.2020 22:53 PM

A 1961 nuclear bomb demonstration was released by Russia's nuclear agency Rosatom. The Tsar Bomba was the largest nuclear bomb ever created. The footage has been kept top secret since the Cold War.

10 Energy Saving Tips You Need To Know

08.13.2020 11:12 AM

There are many ways to reduce energy consumption at home to save on utility bills and protect the environment. Here are some basic tips to follow.

Crew Dragon: Bob Behnken’s Vivid Account of Returning to Earth

08.05.2020 07:20 AM

NASA astronauts land a safe splashdown back on Earth after two months at the International Space Station. The historic day marks new beginnings for space exploration and will be a 'springboard' for future missions.