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Jet Engines the Inspiration for New Wind Power Technology

Jet Engines the Inspiration for New Wind Power TechnologyWind power has recently received a nice boost as one of the hottest forms of energy on the market. When comparing the recent market growth against all forms of energy, both renawables and non-renewables, wind turbines seem to be jumping to the head of the pack. While it still has a way to go [...]
Posted in: Inventions, Wind Power, Wind Turbines


Wind Turbine Power Goes Portable with Foldable Wind Generator

Wind Turbine Power Goes Portable with Foldable Wind GeneratorRenewable energy is one of the hottest things on the market right now but until recently, solar power has been getting most of the attention. While there are plenty of techno gadgets, like solar briefcases and solar laptop chargers, that can have solar power on the run, very few if any items exist for [...]
Posted in: Inventions, Wind Power, Wind Turbines


Self-Assembling Solar Cells

Self-Assembling Solar CellsWhat can a scientist do with salad dressing apart from telling you that it increases the taste of salad manifold? But that’s the beauty of this profession. As Newton could give some theories when he saw an apple falling from a tree, salad dressing can inspire scientists towards a brand new type of solar [...]
Posted in: Inventions, PhotoVoltaics, Solar Power


New Hydrogen Storage Method

New Hydrogen Storage MethodHydrogen is an extremely environment friendly fuel as when it burns it releases only water vapor into the atmosphere, but the problem is that it is not easy to store it because it needs to be stored like other compressed gases. A new solid may solve the problem. A nonreactive noble gas called xenon [...]
Posted in: Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Fuel, Inventions


Storing Wind Power as Ice?

Storing Wind Power as Ice?Of the total amount of electricity generated by all sources, about 75% is used by buildings, a major fraction of which is consumed by air conditioners. With the demand of renewable energy increasing with every passing day, inventors are trying to find the best possible means to store the generated energy during the best [...]
Posted in: Inventions, Wind Power


Waste Heat Could Double Battery Life on Laptops, Cell Phones

Waste Heat Could Double Battery Life on Laptops, Cell PhonesWhen we utilize any gadget or means of comfort we know that these devices consume energy. But the energy is not utilized by devices. Some of the energy is lost in the form of friction or heat. For example when we are exploiting the power of computer processor chips, car engines or electric power [...]
Posted in: Batteries, Inventions, Waste Energy


High-Temp Hydrogen Source from Algae

High-Temp Hydrogen Source from AlgaeHydrogen is a strong contender to the generation-next clean and green fuel. Scientists are always trying to eliminate or minimize its drawbacks and maximize its benefits. They want to get rid of the intensive, high-energy process used when we need hydrogen as fuel. Because this process poses hurdle in the progress of hydrogen as [...]
Posted in: Biofuels, Hydrogen Fuel, Inventions


Innovation Reduces Truck Fuel Consumption by 7.5%

Innovation Reduces Truck Fuel Consumption by 7.5%Sometimes slight modifications in existing machines do wonders for fuel saving. A simple attachment of a tapering protrusion at the back of a truck can save up to 7.5% in fuel consumption. This is a significant amount of fuel saving with a simple alteration. This fuel saving is possible due to dramatically-improved aerodynamics. It [...]
Posted in: Industry, Inventions, Transportation


Dirt-Powered Bacteria Batteries

Dirt-Powered Bacteria BatteriesBacteria are one of the most abundant organisms on the planet and also one of the most studied. Today, scientists use bacteria for genetics research, antibiotics, and yes! Even biofuels. Recent technological advances have made a battery running on bacteria a reality. Known as microbial fuels cells or MFCs, batteries running on bacteria [...]
Posted in: Batteries, Biofuels, Inventions


Human Powered Workout Gym Concept

Human Powered Workout Gym ConceptWhen we look closely at human history we can easily conclude that locomotion is one of the most primordial needs. But our current lifestyle does not allow us with much of the movements. We need to move more often. But it is also true that we live in fitness conscious times. Going to [...]
Posted in: Human Power, Inventions, Transportation