Tag: Technology - Page 10
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Our Wireless Addiction Is Creating a Big E-Waste Problem
The trend of cheaper mobile gadgets and the urge to constantly upgrade to the newest device calls for better e-waste recycling solutions.
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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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10 Tech Resolutions You Can Make for 2013
How you can streamline your gadgets, lighten your environmental footprint, and even save money.
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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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Take Pictures from Space with Kepler Space Kit
A fun way to learn about technology and science is to launch a camera into space and see what photos return back to Earth. This kit will help you do that.
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Apple's New Wind Tech Design Generates and Stores Heat
A patent filed by Apple describes a wind tech design that converts rotational energy into heat, and can then release it to generate electricity on demand.
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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.
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New World Record Set for Solar Cells: 44% Efficiency
Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Solar Junction have set a new record for high-efficiency solar cells with an unprecedented 44% efficiency rate.
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Cleantech Stories of the Week: Best of 2012 and What to Look for in 2013
Tech news from around the web you don't want to miss.
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Stanford Develops Peel-and-Stick Solar Cells
The solar cells can be applied to surfaces just like a decal which means they're suited for areas big or small, rigid or flexible.
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Boeing Uses Potatoes to Test In-Flight Wi-Fi
The spuds are helping the aircraft maker to improve Wi-Fi signals throughout the plane.
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Paper Waste Could be Made into Eco-Friendly Bricks
Waste material from paper mills can be used to make a more environmentally-friendly brick.
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Tiny Armies of Microsubmarines Could Clean Up Oil Spills (Video)
A great short video explains how this new technology can help restore marine environments harmed by oil spills
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Machine Sorts Used Batteries for Recycling
The Optisort uses optical recognition technology to sort 10 batteries per second.
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Printed Circuit Boards Inspire Lighter Wind Turbines
A light-weight motor for wind turbine generators borrows the design of a printed circuit board.
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Wind Developer Offers Scholarships to High School Seniors
First Wind is helping to support students studying science, technology, or the environment, through its annual scholarship program.
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Samsung Leads Energy Efficiency Rankings for Refrigerators
A new report from Enervee rates the major appliance brands and tells you how much you can save.
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Beatboxing Beets and Radishes That Moan (Video)
Technology and root crops are combined to form new, high tech musical instruments from the garden.
