A nature-driven solution for more efficient AI
Over its lifetime, the average car is responsible for emitting about 126,000 pounds of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2).
Apr 13, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Big data's hidden cost: The carbon footprint of computational science
As the climate emergency and cost-of-living crisis focus our minds on how to reduce energy, a group of scientists have highlighted the hidden environmental cost behind some of our major breakthroughs.
Jan 20, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
First steps toward high-speed motors for fuel cell components
The transport sector is transforming towards climate-friendly powertrains with significantly reduced CO2 emissions. The electrification of powertrains remains a major challenge not only for trucks, buses, trains, and ships ...
Jul 22, 2022
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Preventing vehicle crashes by learning from insects
Despite only about 25% of car travel happening after dark, almost half of fatal accidents occur at night. As our vehicles become more advanced and even autonomous, the ways of detecting and avoiding these collisions must ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Engineering
Cities will need more resilient electricity networks to cope with extreme weather, says new study
Dense urban areas amplify the effects of higher temperatures due to the phenomenon of heat islands in cities. This makes cities more vulnerable to extreme climate events. Large investments in the electricity network will ...
Apr 11, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
To really address climate change, Australia could make 27 times as much electricity and make it renewable
Australia's electricity system is on the road to becoming 100% renewable as coal-fired power stations close and wind and solar takes their place.
Mar 18, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers seek to make solar energy and agricultural production more compatible with agrivoltaics
Scientists with Texas A&M AgriLife are actively contributing to the growing body of research focused on agrivoltaics—an innovative technology with the potential to enhance the efficiency and resiliency of sustainable food ...
Oct 24, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Radiation for responsible recycling: A distributed, microwave-based method to recycle batteries
The global culture of mass production and consumption has resulted in a monumental increase in the amount of waste being generated today, indicating an unmet need for better recycling systems. Traditionally, waste is collected ...
Jul 7, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
'Limitless' energy: How floating solar panels near the equator could power future population hot spots
Vast arrays of solar panels floating on calm seas near the Equator could provide effectively unlimited solar energy to densely populated countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa.
Aug 4, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Rail infrastructure: Analyzing alternative drives for fossil-free track work machinery
For safe railway operation, tracks must be regularly maintained and renewed. This requires special construction machinery, most of which is nowadays powered by diesel engines. Particularly large track-work machine groups ...
Jan 18, 2023
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