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Solar Roadways Blows Out Crowdfunding Goals
Solar Roadways certainly looks like a cool idea, with so many benefits, but getting such a venture off the ground, or on the ground,...
Planet on the Brink of a Dinosaur-Scale Mass Extinction
According to experts, we’re speeding up the natural rate of extinction of plant and animal species by up to 10,000 times. That’s us, humanity,...
Chevron and BP Ditch Alternative Energy
Despite their fancy and expensive commercials about their dedication to renewable energy, Chevron and BP have decided to pull the plug on solar and...
Terminator Inspires Scientists to Create Bionic Particles that Boost Biofuel Production
I never thought I would say this, but the Terminator and his fictional cyborg friends, have finally done something good, for real. They inspired...
Lithium-Ion Battery Lifespan Explained
The lithium-ion battery, like other rechargeable battery types, only has a few hundred cycles in it before its performance begins to degrade, although exactly...
The Most Efficient Urban Wind Turbine: Liam F1
The Liam F1 Urban Wind Turbine might change the way portable wind turbines find their way into residential settings.
Currently, the most-efficient wind turbine designs aren’t...
Air Quality in China – Government to Scrap 5.3 Million Cars
China is home to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and, much like other countries who developed before her, air quality is a serious...
Wave Power Lags Behind Other Renewable Energy Sources
As many have noted, there is energy all around us, and it’s not all locked up in fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources are varied,...
Profits Over Environment for Fast Food Companies
Fast food companies are caught on a slippery slope. They know they need to get their act together to make a concerted commitment to...
Tesla is Not Just a Car Company
True, Tesla Motors is most well-known for its award-winning electric vehicle, the Tesla Model S, but CEO Elon Musk’s vision goes so much further.
The...
