Nature-based solutions generate greener urban renewal
Nature-based solutions are being adopted into urban renewal projects to mitigate the effects of climate change and create healthier communities.
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Engineering
A flexible device that harvests thermal energy to power wearable electronics
Wearable electronics, from health and fitness trackers to virtual reality headsets, are part of our everyday lives. But finding ways to continuously power these devices is a challenge.
Aug 2, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Model of rock thermal conductivity used by oil and gas and geothermal companies proves unreliable
Skoltech researchers have leveraged their unique experimental data and expertise in rock modeling to test a theoretical model of rock thermal conductivity commonly used for the search, exploration, and development of oil, ...
Jul 28, 2022
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Engineering
Have researchers found the best semiconductor of them all?
Silicon is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and in its pure form the material has become the foundation of much of modern technology, from solar cells to computer chips. But silicon's properties as a semiconductor ...
Jul 21, 2022
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Engineering
Reducing energy consumption: Researchers develop test system for passive cooling materials
Passive day cooling is a promising technology for the sustainable reduction of energy consumption. It avoids the heating up of buildings by solar radiation and dissipates accumulated heat without external energy consumption. ...
Jul 18, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Technology optimizes renewable energy generation from malting barley bagasse by the beer industry
A scientific article just published by four Brazilian and two American scientists reports gains in electric and thermal energy obtained when brewer's spent grain (barley bagasse), an abundant waste produced by the beer industry, ...
Jul 15, 2022
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Engineering
Researchers harness the power of a new solid-state thermal technology
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have discovered a way to make a versatile thermal conductor, with promise for more energy-efficient electronic devices, green buildings and ...
Jun 21, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Ink coating could enable devices powered by heat
Researchers in Sweden report that they are closing in on a way to replace batteries for wearables and low-power applications in the internet of things (IoT). The answer lies in an ink coating that enables low-grade heat, ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Hardware
Aerial imaging technique improves ability to detect and track moving targets through thick foliage
In forests where the foliage is thick, it can be challenging to detect and track moving targets, such as people and animals, using the current technology for collecting aerial images and videos. Researchers have developed ...
May 24, 2022
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'Night-time solar' technology can now deliver power in the dark
UNSW researchers have made a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology by producing electricity from so-called "night-time" solar power.
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