Energy & Green Tech
The researchers behind an energy system that makes it possible to capture solar energy, store it for up to 18 years and release it when and where it is needed have now taken the system a step further. After previously demonstrating ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
The high global gas price has quadrupled the wholesale energy price for consumers across the UK over the last six months, with those on default tariffs paying by direct debit likely to see their average annual bill rise by ...
Apr 8, 2022
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Automotive
If you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle, whether due to soaring fuel prices or to lower your greenhouse gas emissions, where you live can make a huge difference to how climate-friendly your car is.
Apr 8, 2022
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Engineering
About 750 million people in the world do not have access to electricity at night. Solar cells provide power during the day, but saving energy for later use requires substantial battery storage.
Apr 5, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Texas can be a model for the nation on how to effectively replace coal with wind and solar for the state's energy needs while meeting environmental goals, according to new research by Rice University engineers.
Mar 21, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the International Energy Agency and the European Commission have come up with plans to rapidly reduce the European Union's imports of Russian natural gas. While the International Energy ...
Mar 17, 2022
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Robotics
In recent years, roboticists have developed mobile robots with a wide range of anatomies and capabilities. A class of robotic systems that has been found to be particularly promising for navigating unstructured and dynamic ...
Energy & Green Tech
Renewable energy that feeds into the main power grid could destabilize the system and potentially cause power failures according to a new study.
Mar 2, 2022
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Robotics
Innovative airborne radars could soon be used to measure snow depth in New Zealand's alpine areas, helping to predict avalanche risk and monitoring the impacts of climate change.
Feb 24, 2022
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Engineering
A new stick-like, water-based device can convert energy from movement into electricity. The technology, which was reported in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, could be used to power portable devices, ...
Feb 18, 2022
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