Energy & Green Tech
MIT engineers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, and deliver that energy back into an electric grid on demand. The system may be designed to power a ...
Dec 6, 2018
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Engineering
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of heat pump, a flexible heat pump technology, which could help households save on their energy bills and contribute towards net-zero emissions goals.
Aug 1, 2022
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Engineering
Going to the bathroom may not rank among the most pleasant activities of a day, but given some context, we should be quite appreciative.
Energy & Green Tech
Most everyone knows that heating and cooling buildings is not only expensive, but a massive issue due to the resulting carbon emissions. According to the UK Green Building Council, the built environment contributes around ...
Jul 6, 2020
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Automotive
Many Americans are wary of flying because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Driving is one alternative to minimize your exposure to large crowds and still get an opportunity to see some sights this summer. You can also further reduce ...
Aug 12, 2020
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Vehicle emissions contribute significantly to global warming effects, although technologies such as hybrid and fully electric vehicles have been introduced in recent years to reduce vehicle emissions. Hydrogen-fueled vehicles ...
Sep 16, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Materials Scientists have shown how phase change materials can improve the energy density in thermal energy storage, although with limits relative to low charging/discharging speeds. In a new report now published in Elsevier's ...
Internet
Microsoft Corp. blamed "accidental human error" for its Bing search engine briefly not showing image results for the search term "tank man" on the anniversary of the bloody military crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square ...
Jun 5, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
It's a common farm odor, but for Connecticut's largest dairy operator, cow manure is the smell of money.
Nov 29, 2021
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Robotics
Biologist, materials scientist and bionics specialist Professor Stanislav N. Gorb and his team at Kiel University's Institute of Zoology are known for analyzing the spectacular abilities of animals and translating them into ...
Apr 2, 2024
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