- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 28th, 2014
High-Tech Backpack Makes It Possible to Charge Gadgets on the Go
The backpack harvests the energy of human motion, is currently in the works
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 28th, 2014
Oil Pockets from the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Found Along Alaska's Coast
The pockets of oil are hidden behind local boulders, researchers say
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 26th, 2014
Moss Could One Day Be Used to Power Gadgets, Maybe Even Homes
System that harnesses energy generated by moss developed by European scientists
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 25th, 2014
Sugarcane Can Be Turned into a Cold-Tolerant, Oil-Producing Crop
This would greatly benefit biofuel production, researchers say
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 24th, 2014
Volcanic Eruptions to Thank for Slowdown in Global Warming
15% of the recent so-called global warming pause said to have been caused by volcanoes
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 21st, 2014
Harvesting Vibration Energy Could Lead to Self-Powered Electronics
Scientists create generator that harvests, converts vibration energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 21st, 2014
Wind Farms Remain Productive for up to 25 Years, Study Finds
This contradicts claims that such facilities have a life expectancy of just 10 years
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 19th, 2014
Researchers Use Satellite Transmitters to Stalk Leatherback Turtles
Information obtained in this manner will serve to better protect the species
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 18th, 2014
Music Festivals Can Halve Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
The De Montfort University investigation focused on festivals in the UK
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 17th, 2014
Illegal Marijuana Farms Poison Wildlife, Researchers Say
Chemicals used to protect marijuana farms found to be a threat to wildlife in California
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 5th, 2014
Oil Sands Pollutants Emissions Said to Be Greater than Previously Estimated
Environmentalists are likely to use this piece of news to further protest tar sands oil
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 4th, 2014
Plant-Based Gasoline Replacement Could Soon Hit the Market
Researchers have developed a new process for turning plant waste into gasoline-like fuels
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 1st, 2014
Drug Trafficking Linked to Deforestation in Central America
Researchers say traffickers often cut forests, sometimes in protected areas
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 29th, 2014
Changes in Humidity Can Serve as an Energy Source, Scientists Say
Researchers find a way to harness the power of evaporating water using bacterial spores
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 28th, 2014
Discarded Plastic Bags Can Be Turned into Vehicle Fuel, Scientists Say
Other items that are made of plastic can also be transformed into fuel
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 22nd, 2014
Sugar and “Obese” Yeast Used to Make Biofuel
Scientists trick yeast into producing more lipids, use the latter to make biodiesel
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 21st, 2014
Innovative Coating Could Keep Wind Turbines from Freezing During Wintertime
The coating is currently being developed by researchers working with General Electric