ENERGY

Making Sense of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs)

TECH & INNOVATION As stated by the California Fuel Cell Partnership, the primary benefits of operating an FCV are that they provide, "provide customers with a no-compromise electric-drive vehicle with longer range, quick refill, high performance and comfort along with zero emissions and a low-carbon and potentially renewable fuel."

Implications of New Solar Battery—Charging Off Air and Sunlight

As a renewable energy source, energy from the sun has been at the epicenter of energy discussions for decades. But the problem lies in harnessing this energy. While solar fission and fusion is still out of the question on the surface of the Earth, solar cells driven by the power of rays of sunlight have made great advancements in recent years. In fact you may even have them on your home. But until now, the energy source could not be placed into moving device as a battery of sorts.

Western Amazon is at Risk of Oil Pollution: 30-Year Contamination Period

Western Amazon is at Risk of Oil Pollution: 30-Year Contamination Period It turns out that the Western Amazon may be in more trouble than we thought. Scientists have found that this region may have been contaminated by widespread oil pollution over a staggering 30-year period.

Genetically Modified 'Super Bananas' Could Prevent Blindness

Genetically Modified 'Super Bananas' Could Prevent Blindness The 'super-banana,' a genetically modified fruit from Australia that contains increased levels of vitamin A, could help prevent thousands of Ugandan children from going blind and dying from Vitamin A deficiencies.

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