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Cyborg Cockroach Turned into a Fuel Cell

Posted by  Jesse Emspak  Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:00 AM ET   |   0

A cockroach's body chemistry could power tiny implants. Read more

Cyborg Cockroach Turned into a Fuel Cell

Hot Spike at Fukushima Nuclear Reactor

Posted by  Alyssa Danigelis  Wed Feb 8, 2012 07:45 AM ET   |   0

An unexpected temperature spike this week in a nuclear reactor at the embattled Fukushima plant, has required emergency countermeasures. Read more

Hot Spike at Fukushima Nuclear Reactor

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

Water Pressure Turned Into Power

Peel-Off Solar Cells Coming Soon

Posted by  Alyssa Danigelis  Wed Feb 1, 2012 12:13 PM ET   |   0

Researchers found a new way to create super thin solar cells without the waste. Read more

Peel-Off Solar Cells Coming Soon

Electric Scooter Hip To Be Square

Posted by  Christina Ortiz  Wed Feb 1, 2012 10:09 AM ET   |   0

Small enough to store just about anywhere, this vehicle is perfect for city living. Read more

Electric Scooter Hip To Be Square

Engine Runs On Liquid Air

Posted by  Nic Halverson  Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:08 AM ET   |   0

When injected into an engine, cryogenic air creates high-pressure gas that drives the pistons. Read more

Engine Runs On Liquid Air

Suds Ahoy! Bubble Boats Better Fuel Efficiency

Posted by  Nic Halverson  Tue Jan 24, 2012 09:59 AM ET   |   0

Mitsubishi's air lubrication system could reduce the CO2 emissions of cargo ships by 25 percent. Read more

Suds Ahoy! Bubble Boats Better Fuel Efficiency

Wristband Lets You Control Office Temperature

Posted by  Nic Halverson  Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:52 AM ET   |   0

WristQue plugs you into smart buildings and allows you to adjust temperature and lighting levels from your wrist. Read more

Wristband Lets You Control Office Temperature

Stay the Night in a Radically Green Earthship

Posted by  Alyssa Danigelis  Wed Jan 11, 2012 01:02 PM ET   |   0

Earthships seem like they were built by environmental aliens who crash landed in the desert; now they make fun lodging during eco-minded vacations. Read more

Stay the Night in a Radically Green Earthship

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

Zinc Battery Could Boost Renewables

EV Charger Doubles As Streetlight, Bench

Posted by  Christina Ortiz  Thu Jan 5, 2012 09:27 AM ET   |   0

Lotus is a solar-powered electric vehicle charger that goes beyond charging. Read more

EV Charger Doubles As Streetlight, Bench

Leftover Holiday Gift Wrap: Future Power Source

Posted by  Tim Wall  Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:49 AM ET   |   0

Leftover holiday wrapping paper and packaging could be fermented into enough biofuel to power Santa's sleigh around the planet hundreds of times. Read more

Leftover Holiday Gift Wrap: Future Power Source

Paint Your House, Get Solar Power

Posted by  Jesse Emspak  Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:41 AM ET   |   0

A new paint called Sun-Believable harnesses solar energy for electricity to power your home. Read more

Paint Your House, Get Solar Power

Inductive Chargers Juice up Electric Vehicles

Posted by  Nic Halverson  Wed Dec 21, 2011 03:23 PM ET   |   0

An "Efficient House Plus" project features an electric vehicle with cable-free recharging capabilities. Read more

Inductive Chargers Juice up Electric Vehicles

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

Homes Rockin' a Holiday Beat
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