Engineering
As countries around the globe seek sustainable energy sources and the U.S. endeavors to become a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, renewable energy sources such as solar panels are in high demand.
Mar 6, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Government regulators Thursday granted California's largest utility an unusual exemption that could allow the state's last nuclear power plant to continue running after the expiration of its federal operating licenses, a ...
Mar 3, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Finding a simple and efficient green energy conversion technology is an essential component of the plan to achieve carbon neutrality and sustainable green energy while also satisfying the increased demand for electrical power.
Feb 27, 2023
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Robotics
A tiny robot that could one day help doctors perform surgery was inspired by the incredible gripping ability of geckos and the efficient locomotion of inchworms.
Feb 27, 2023
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Business
Given the urgent need to combat climate change and put an end to the exploitation of fossil fuels, it would appear renewable energies have a bright future. Having grown steadily for several years, they accounted for 19.1% ...
Feb 20, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Two years after Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc on Texas' power grid, a majority of Texans support expanding the country's reliance on solar and other alternative sources of energy, according to the most recent survey report ...
Feb 16, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
In recent years, environmental problems caused by global warming have become more apparent due to greenhouse gases such as CO2. In natural photosynthesis, CO2 is not reduced directly, but is bound to organic compounds that ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Off the coast of Portugal, a team of underwater robots is scanning the base of turbines on a wind farm and looking for signs of damage while aerial drones check the blades. The activity is part of a project to reduce inspection ...
Jan 23, 2023
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Engineering
Clean energy is the leading solution for climate change. But solar and wind power are inconsistent at producing enough energy for a reliable power grid. Alternatively, lithium-ion batteries can store energy but are a limited ...
Jan 13, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
A novel technique called Underground Gravity Energy Storage turns decommissioned mines into long-term energy storage solutions, thereby supporting the sustainable energy transition.
Jan 12, 2023
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