Bitcoin mining generates substantial electronic waste: study
Mining for bitcoin generates substantial electronic waste that "represents a growing threat to the environment", according to a recent study.
Sep 17, 2021
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Researchers convert tamarind shells into an energy source for vehicles
Shells of tamarind, a tropical fruit consumed worldwide, are discarded during food production. As they are bulky, tamarind shells take up a considerable amount of space in landfills where they are disposed as agricultural ...
Jul 14, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Sustainable, implantable electronics move one step closer
Bio-inspired electricity sources could power wearable or implantable electronics in the future, even running on metabolic waste according to new research from the Adolphe Merkle Institute's BioPhysics group at the University ...
Jun 25, 2021
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Scientists develop energy saving technique paving way for a carbon neutral society
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered a method which will allow for faster communication systems and better energy saving electronics.
Jun 21, 2021
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Small generator captures heat given off by skin to power wearable devices
Scientists in China have developed a small, flexible device that can convert heat emitted from human skin to electrical power. In their research, presented April 29 in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, the team showed ...
Apr 29, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Process to recover metals from batteries licensed by Momentum Technologies
Momentum Technologies Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based materials science company that is focused on extracting critical metals from electronic waste, has licensed an Oak Ridge National Laboratory process for recovering cobalt ...
Oct 14, 2020
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World's smelliest fruit could charge your mobile phone
Imagine if we could use naturally-grown products, like plants and fruit, to store electricity that charges commonly used electronics like mobile phones, tablets, laptops or even electric cars?
Mar 05, 2020
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Renewable energy won't make Bitcoin 'green,' but tweaking its mining mechanism might
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is known for its massive energy footprint. Now, researcher Alex de Vries, from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the Netherlands, suggests that renewable hydropower production cannot supply the large ...
Mar 14, 2019
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Purple bacteria 'batteries' turn sewage into clean energy
You've flushed something valuable down the toilet today.
Nov 13, 2018
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Why can't we fix our own electronic devices?
Traditionally, when a car breaks down, the solution has been to fix it. Repair manuals, knowledgeable mechanics and auto parts stores make car repairs common, quick and relatively inexpensive. Even with modern computer-equipped ...
Jul 12, 2017
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