Moth eyes inspire more efficient thin-film solar cells
Moth eyes have evolved to cut out light reflection so that it can see well at night. Scientists have created a nanofilm that mimicks the moth's eye to enhance solar cell efficiency.
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The Mwezi Light: Illuminating new job opportunities in Africa
It’s a unique approach solving both micro and macro level problems with a scalable and sustainable solution.
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Underwater robot looks for endangered sturgeon fish
A new underwater glider is giving scientists a better understanding of the migrating habits of Atlantic sturgeon.
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Mysterious cause of LED 'droop' identified, could lead to more efficient LED lights
If you increase the electrical current sent to a LED past a certain point, the amount of light produced will go down rather than up. This property of LEDs is called 'droop', and until recently scientists and engineers didn't know why it happened.
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New portable water filter uses nanoparticles to remove biological and heavy metal pollutants
Using a simple and low-cost technology, researchers have built a point-of-use water filtration device that produces potable water at a cost of less than $3 per year per family.
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Make a fire-powered smartphone charger
This DIY charger can boost your smartphone battery while in the great outdoors with help from a camp stove or other heat source.
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Researchers use off-the-shelf 3D printer to build bionic ear
If this cyborg ear is any indication, the high-tech hearing aids of the future might be built with a 3D printer.
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Just what we needed Dept: The 3D printed gun
And the inventor says it's all "about liberty."
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Smartphone satellites send back pictures from orbit
Three small smartphone-based satellites recently orbitted the earth taking pictures and volunteer radio operators helped to piece together the images.
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For this mobile phone charger, just add water
A micro fuel cell could extend mobile battery life and charge up portable devices, with just the addition of a little water.
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How to make a small backyard wind power generator
Want wind power in your own backyard? You can DIY it on the cheap with this Instructable.
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Internet of Things extends under your sink with new water and electricity sensor technology
New water and energy sensor technology from Belkin analyzes home water and electricity consumption and helps save both money and resources.
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Glowing algae makes for a living night light
With the right set-up, phosphorescent algae can create a lightshow in your room at night.
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World’s smallest wireless LED lamp casts a big shadow
Billed as the world's smallest wirelessLED lamp, the MR16 delivers quality light, energy savings, and eliminates the need for a light switch.
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This gadget turns your BBQ into a cellphone charger
A small fuel cell activated by the fire in a campstove or charcoal grill can provide power for mobile charging and LED lighting, while you cook.
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10 Most Popular Tech Stories from April
The most popular stories in technology from the last month. Catch up quick!
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Microsoft puts disposable wifi routers into magazine advertisement
Microsoft decided that a good way to advertise its cloud-based Office 365 software would be to actually put a T-Mobile wifi router with 15 days of free wifi inside a magazine advert.
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Build a solar cooker for just $5
Learn how to turn posterboard, aluminum foil, a shoelace, and a few binder clips into a solar cooker capable of reaching 375° F
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Solar-powered seed sowing machines spread flowers when air pollution rises
The structures would be equipped with sensors that detect when air pollution increases and react by releasing flower seeds as a way to call attention to the problem in a beautiful way.
