In: Energy & Tech

What Is 4-D Printing?
11/05/2013

An M.I.T. lab is tweaking the idea of 3-D printing with the help of smart materials that continue to change even after they leave the printer

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Bioengineered E.coli Bacteria Poops Out Petroleum
11/04/2013

While our cars won’t run on bacteria poop anytime soon, Prof. Lee’s research is still a milestone for the field.

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Waste seashells can help clean wastewater
11/01/2013

Dr Patterson’s process uses waste mussel shells, which are cheaper and more eco-friendly in the long run.

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Africa’s Largest Wind Farm Now Online in Ethiopia
10/31/2013

Ethiopia recently unveiled Africa’s largest wind farm!

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Plastic Bottles: The New Technofabric?
10/30/2013

It seems absurd. But plastic bottles have already succeeded in becoming the new polyester. Or, I should say, the new improved polyester.

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To Expand Offshore Power, Japan Builds Floating Windmills
10/29/2013

Twelve miles out to sea from the severely damaged and leaking nuclear reactors at Fukushima, a giant floating wind turbine signals the start of Japan’s most ambitious bet yet on clean energy.

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Glow-In-The-Dark Paths Could Be The Future Of Street Lighting
10/28/2013

Particles absorb light during the day, then emit a blue glow at night.

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A revolutionary new eco-material gets a Kickstart
10/25/2013

Comprised of just cellulose fibers and water, a new eco-material is said to be capable of replacing a variety of other not-so-sustainable materials..

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Wristify: A Thermoelectric Bracelet That Keeps Your Body Warm or Cool
10/24/2013

Such a device used by many people can help reduce the need for indoor climate control and thus save energy and money and improve sustainability.

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Disney Unveils Electricity Generator Made From Paper
10/23/2013

When you rub paper over this sheet, it produces an electrical charge with enough power to light up an array of LEDs, send a wireless signals to a PC, or sound a buzzer.

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