Rice University scientists have unveiled a revolutionary new technology that uses nanoparticles to convert solar energy directly into steam. The new “solar steam” method from Rice’s Laborato... Read more
He’s a young man from Egypt who refused to give in to hard conditions that threatened his passion for science. Though the unprofessional educational system forced him to study something he d... Read more
These are very durable crystals compared to their organic counterparts At first glance, photovoltaic solar panels are brilliant. They’re self-contained, need no fuel and so long as the sun i... Read more
Light on Landfills Hickory Ridge landfill outside of Atlanta, GA, is full. Like most landfills that reach capacity, it was capped to contain its noxious mix of debris that will slowly degrad... Read more
While roofs across the world sport photovoltaic solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity, a Duke University engineer believes a novel hybrid system can wring even more useful energy... Read more
Image via Wikipedia Solar power is becoming less of a luxury JUST below your correspondent’s hillside home in southern California, a house is being rebuilt with all the latest thinking... Read more