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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Panasonic to donate 100,000 solar lanterns in regions without electricity
By Panasonic's 100th anniversary, the company plans to have donated 100,000 solar-powered lanterns to people in regions without access to electricity.
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10 ways 3D printers are advancing science
From fish tags and lab supplies to stem cells and lunar bases, the technology is helping scientists do great things.
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Artificial leaf produces energy from dirty water
The groundbreaking technology has gotten even better with the ability to self-heal and produce hydrogen from dirty water.
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Refurbished iPhones and custom apps bring the smartphone revolution to seniors
For seniors that may be averse to technology, a new project could help improve their lives by combining a used smartphone with simple to use, custom designed apps.
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What's more important to you, the Internet or water?
A British survey yields some very surprising results.
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The best present ever: A 3D printed gummy version of yourself
Who says 3D printing isn't useful and important? Here's another world-changing application.
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How the giant squid was finally caught on camera
Edith Widder, the scientific mind behind the strategy for finding and filming a giant squid for the first time ever, tells us just how it was accomplished in this fascinating TED talk.
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Would you run over energy-harvesting tiles in a marathon?
I don't get energy harvesting. When you drive over them, they steal your gas. When you walk, they steal your food. In a marathon, they steal your time.
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New wind energy harvester design looks like giant window blinds
This new design for a wind harvesting device is a big departure from conventional wind turbine design, and the inventor claims it is also quieter and cheaper to operate.
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Google Streetview hyperlapse animates images to show you where you're going
A new website takes your planned route plus Google streetview images to animate your trip and show you the journey from A to B in a video.
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Kyle Wiens of iFixit interviewed on Spark
The TreeHugger regular describes the merits of fixing your own gadget on the popular Canadian tech show
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Researchers discover way to produce hydrogen fuel from any plant
Virginia Tech researchers figure out how to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant which could drive down fuel cell costs.
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Make an LED night light from a faucet valve
This easy DIY project uses easy to find materials, some you may already have around the house.
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MYO armband offers wireless, touchless control of your computer
The MYO armband brings us even closer to digital interactions that seem straight right out of Minority Report.
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Squid beak inspires more comfortable medical implants
A new material that is both soft and strong like a squid's beak could be used in medical implants to make patients more comfortable.
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Recycled Orchestra turns trash into music and despair into hope in Paraguayan slums
When a passionate teacher begins music classes in a barrio built on a landfill, the need for more instruments for his students led to an incredibly inspiring story - and one you can help write.
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When will wearable technology go mainstream?
A video with interviews from key players in the wearable technology industry tells us what's going on with bringing the innovations to the masses.
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CoolNYC program helps New Yorkers control air conditioners with smart phones
With CoolNYC's smart AC system, window air conditioner units can be managed efficiently and remotely, right from a smartphone.
