Despairing about climate change? These four charts on the unstoppable growth of solar may change your mind
Last year, the world built more new solar capacity than every other power source combined.
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Last year, the world built more new solar capacity than every other power source combined.
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If coal and natural gas power generation were 2% more efficient, then every year, there could be 460 million fewer tons of carbon dioxide released and 2 trillion fewer gallons of water used. A recent innovation to the steam ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Northwestern University engineers have added a new capability to electronic microchips: flight.
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Norway wastes huge amounts of energy. Surplus heat produced by industry is hardly exploited at all.
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As hydrogen inside fuel cells can generate electrical power, scalable methods to reliably split water into hydrogen and oxygen could have valuable implications for the energy industry. These methods could help to produce ...
As one of the world's leading economies, Indonesia has announced an ambitious plan to build a green industrial park in North Kalimantan.
Jan 17, 2022
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Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong found the secret to a more efficient, less expensive approach to keeping massive computer systems cool: Just add salt.
These ancient creatures can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, fit snugly into tight spaces and survive in harsh environments: There aren't many spaces that are off-limits to an insect.
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Pumping liquids may seem like a solved problem but optimizing the process is still an area of active research. Any pumping application—from industrial scales to heating systems at home—would benefit from a reduction in ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Fast broadband will run through water pipes in parts of South Yorkshire as part of plans to get better internet access to people quicker.
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