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Ice-Breakers Battle Europe's Big Chill

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Temperatures fell to -13 degrees Fahrenheit in Berlin as the current cold front that has claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Europe makes its way west. Read more

Electrified Clothing, Compliments Of Bendy Battery

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:19 AM ET | 0

New 'smart textile' could be used to power medical-monitoring garments and gadgets buried in your clothing. Read more

Electrified Clothing, Compliments Of Bendy Battery

Water Pressure Turned Into Power

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Tue Feb 7, 2012 08:53 AM ET | 0

A unique device turns excess water pressure from reservoirs, water treatment plants and factories into electricity. Read more

Zinc Battery Could Boost Renewables

Posted by Jesse Emspak Mon Jan 9, 2012 11:43 AM ET | 0

An old battery technology could give new hope for incorporating solar and wind energy into public power grids. Read more

Kick This Charger To Kill Energy Vampires

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Jan 5, 2012 01:19 PM ET | 0

This device offers a silly way to charge up your electronic device. Read more

Kick This Charger To Kill Energy Vampires

Flexible LED Light Fits Into Tight Spaces

Posted by Christina Ortiz Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:29 AM ET | 0

This silicone flexible light is washable, so there's no excuse to put off dirty projects in dark places. Read more

Flexible LED Light Fits Into Tight Spaces

Sunlight Powers Motorized Window Shades

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Jan 3, 2012 09:19 AM ET | 0

A discreet, convenient, energy-saving solution that's environmentally friendly and maintenance-free. Read more

Go Fly A Kite For A Better Wind Farm

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Dec 20, 2011 09:12 AM ET | 0

KiteGen's approach would send tethered kites to high altitudes in order to take advantage of stronger wind. Read more

Homes Rockin' a Holiday Beat

Posted by Tracy Staedter Mon Dec 19, 2011 01:31 PM ET | 0

Holiday house lights blink to a dub step beat. Read more

Drivetrain Makes Manual Wheelchair Electric

Posted by Christina Ortiz Wed Dec 14, 2011 09:41 AM ET | 0

The lithium-ion battery gives a wheelchair a range of 19 miles and revs it up to speeds of 12 mph. Read more

Drivetrain Makes Manual Wheelchair Electric

Elliptical Generates Its Own Electricity

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:20 PM ET | 0

Expend energy to get fit, without spending for energy to power the machine. Read more

Elliptical Generates Its Own Electricity

Wind Turbine Explodes Into Flames

Posted by Nic Halverson Sun Dec 11, 2011 09:06 AM ET | 0

A wind turbine in Scotland bursts into flames after the region is hammered by Atlantic storm. Read more

World's Largest Tesla Coils Set To Strike

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Dec 2, 2011 02:31 PM ET | 0

The coils will be 10 stories high and generate 200-foot-long arcs of high-voltage electricity. Read more

World's Largest Tesla Coils Set To Strike

Poo-Powered Glowing Bacteria Light Up the House

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Nov 28, 2011 02:23 PM ET | 0

Consider this: lights powered by bacteria that feed on the waste of homeowners. Gross or great? Read more

Poo-Powered Glowing Bacteria Light Up the House

Artificial Trees: Capturing Energy from Sun and Wind

Posted by Trace Dominguez Sat Nov 19, 2011 09:04 AM ET | 0

It's a tree, but it's also a power plant -- no pun intended. Read more

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