Latest Stories in Clean Technology - Page 5
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Is Innovation Over?
The Economists looks at the "growing debate over dwindling innovation."
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Artif-Orgs Are Almost Here with 3D Printed Skin
That's what Philip K. Dick called artificial human organs in 1964. Now scientists are printing out human skin.
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Crop Production Boosted 145% in Drought Conditions with Water-Saving Membranes
Many U.S. farmers have been hit hard by drought conditions the past few years, but a new subsurface water retention technology may be able to help farms thrive even in dry years.
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Must-Read Cleantech Stories from January 14-18, 2013
Tech news from around the web you don't want to miss.
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Robot Fish's Gliding Strategy Saves Battery Life
The new design from Michigan State University will lengthen the battery life of the bot as it gathers data about water pollution.
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MIT Builds Artifical Muscles Powered by Water Vapor
A new polymer film developed at MIT can lift ten times its own weight, or generate electricity, using just water vapor.
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Underwater Robots Listen for Call of Endangered Right Whales
When the robots hear whales in the area, the researchers can then alert mariners to reduce their speed and keep an eye out for the animals.
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Zoomable Map Shows Every Person in U.S. and Canada
This map uses 2010 census data to visualize population based on location, not demographics.
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Make a Steampunk Solar Night Light in 10 Steps
A cheap solar garden lamp, an old sports trophy, and a little woodworking know-how is all you need to create this cool solar night light for your home.
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"Physical Internet" for Business Could Reduce Carbon Emissions and Increase Profits
Sharing logistics systems and goods -- such as standard containers that could snap together like Legos -- could have a significant positive impact on the triple bottom line.
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Must-Read Cleantech Stories from January 7-11, 2013
Tech news from around the web you don't want to miss.
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Water Treatment System Uses Salt and Electricity to Provide Clean Drinking Water to Thousands
Providing clean water in areas with minimal local resources may be as simple as implementing this ingenious DIY water treatment system.
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Smart Highways in the Netherlands Will Glow in the Dark
The country will start experimenting this year with photoluminescent markings on roads that charge in the daylight and glow at night.
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Astronauts Recycling In Space: NASA Turns Trash Into New Parts
NASA researchers are working on a closed loop system that could turn waste generated during missions into parts for spacecrafts.
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Cleantech Stories of the Week: What to Watch for in 2013 and Don't Forget About CES!
Tech news from around the web you don't want to miss.
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Robotic Hedgehogs to Explore Moons and Asteroids
Spiky rolling robots are under development as the next tool in space exploration.
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20 Top Tech Stories from December
The most popular stories in technology from the last month. Catch up quick!
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Silicon Valley Faces Effects of Climate Change
Headquarters for some of the world's biggest tech companies are in the path of rising seas.
