- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 5th, 2014
Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power
New study says burning biomass for energy is way worse than burning coal
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 5th, 2014
The Water Footprint of Coal Plants, as Documented by Greenpeace
A coal plant uses an Olympic-sized pool worth of water every three and a half minutes
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 3rd, 2014
Australian Mines Will Soon Be Powered by Solar
The end goal is to reduce the electricity cost of mining
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 5th, 2014
Wind Power in the UK Sets New Generation Record
Recent figures say wind power met 11% of the total electricity demand this February
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 19th, 2014
1 in 5 Energy-Using Products Fails to Match Its Energy Efficiency Claims
Needless to say, this means that a lot of energy is lost without people even knowing
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 14th, 2014
83% of Americans Are in Favor of Climate Change Action, Survey Finds
Many are willing to spend more money on energy, provided that it comes from clean sources
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 23rd, 2013
New Method Prevents the Recollection of Bad Memories
This approach may come in handy for treating depression
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 16th, 2013
Using Unwanted CO2 to Produce Electricity Is Doable, Researchers Say
New geothermal power plant would store CO2 underground, use it to up electricity output
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 16th, 2013
Origami-Style Solar Arrays to Power Up Future Satellites and Space Stations
The arrays can be easily and neatly packed for their trip to space
- Daily gadget
- By Sebastian Pop
- December 14th, 2013
This Table Will Make Your Fluorescent Light Bulb Glow Unassisted
It's all because of an electromagnetic field that affects the mercury glass
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 5th, 2013
Loofahs Can Help Turn Waste Into Power
Researchers find loofahs can be used to create microbial fuel cells
- Sci Pry
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 30th, 2013
New Technology Produces Electricity from Highway Traffic
The weight of pedestrians can be put to good use as well
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 29th, 2013
Electricity for All by 2030, the World Bank Promises
Presently, there are still countries where just 1 in 10 people has access to electricity
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 17th, 2013
Microbes Double as Mini Power Plants, Produce Electricity from Sewage
These so-called wired microbes generate electricity by digesting plant and animal waste
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 12th, 2013
Watch: Wearing a Suit of Armor Is the Best Defense Against Lightning
The suit channels the current into the ground, keeps the person inside it safe
- Technology Blog
- By Sebastian Pop
- August 23rd, 2013
Get This, and You'll Get a Shock Every Time You Visit Facebook
This'll help you break out of your addiction, no problem
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 25th, 2013
Dutch Scientists Want to Turn Greenhouse Gas Emissions into an Energy Source
The researchers claim waste carbon dioxide could generate 1,570 billion kilowatts yearly