The most efficient diesel in the engine-research world The one-cylinder test engine in the basement of a University of Wisconsin-Madison lab is connected to a life-support system of pipes, t... Read more
A new type of power cell can convert mechanical energy—from walking, for example—to chemical energy and store the power until it is released as electrical current. The power cell generates e... Read more
Narayan’s batteries have the capacity to store between eight and 24 hours’ worth of energy. A team of researchers has developed a cheap, rechargeable and eco-friendly battery tha... Read more
We have the potential to use electricity as transportation fuel without needing to change current infrastructure Today, electrical energy generated by various methods is still difficult to s... Read more
Image via Wikipedia Scientists have reported the development of a new battery-like device that opens the possibility that people one day could “recharge” cell phones, laptops, an... Read more
Purple bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth. They are single celled microscopic organisms that play a vital role in sustaining the tree of life. This tiny organism lives in aqua... Read more