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7:37am, 14th May, 2019

Breakthrough in new material to harness solar power could transform energy

(University of Toledo) The UToledo physicist pushing the performance of solar cells to levels never before reached made a significant breakthrough in the chemical formula and process to make the new material.

Public dread of nuclear power limits its use

4:40pm, 6th May, 2019

Tech

Public dread of nuclear power limits its use

(Carnegie Mellon University) Nuclear power has been a part of the American energy portfolio since the 1950s, but for a number of reasons, the general public has long felt a significant dread about it.

UTSA students develop green power generator and could save thousands to industries

4:19am, 3rd May, 2019

Tech

UTSA students develop green power generator and could save thousands to industries

(University of Texas at San Antonio) The UTSA engineering majors beat out nearly 70 competitors to take the top prize for their Vault-O generator, a next-generation plug-and-play technology that aims to help reduce carbon emissions and operating cost...

The Army invented a Venetian blind-inspired power generator

10:09pm, 11th April, 2019

Nature

The Army invented a Venetian blind-inspired power generator

(TechLink) The US Army Corps of Engineers has invented a novel generator that buzzes in a light breeze.

Harnessing the power of solar to enhance the electric grid

1:49pm, 4th April, 2019

Nature

Harnessing the power of solar to enhance the electric grid

(Arizona State University) Professor Raja Ayyanar will lead a $3.6 million project from the US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office to enhance power system resilience.

Solar Power's Benefits Don't Shine Equally on Everyone

7:44am, 4th April, 2019

Nature

Solar Power's Benefits Don't Shine Equally on Everyone

Racial and ethnic minorities have less access to solar power, regardless of income, highlighting the need for environmental justice-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

UTSA harnesses spin of electrons to power tech devices

5:50am, 3rd April, 2019

Physics

UTSA harnesses spin of electrons to power tech devices

(University of Texas at San Antonio) Building on the Air Force's need to develop tech devices that require minimal charging in the field, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is using principles in quantum science and engineering to bui...

Droughts could hit aging power plants hard

1:26pm, 26th March, 2019

Nature

Droughts could hit aging power plants hard

(Duke University) Droughts will pose a much larger threat to U.S. power plants with once-through cooling systems than scientists previously suspected, a Duke University study shows. If surface waters warm 3oC and river flows drop 20 percent, drought-...