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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Wind energy generator produces electricity from water droplets
The EWICON wind energy generator has no moving parts and is completely silent.
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Robotic jellyfish could stand guard over oceans
Scientists believe this doppelganger could revolutionize the field of oceanographic surveillance, making waterways cleaner and safer.
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Online solar marketplace is like an eBay for solar
A new online market platform is connecting existing solar projects and people that have solar panels (or space to install them) with investors who want to fund them.
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Dirty house? Clean it up with this trash-powered robot
Don’t dismiss this gadget as just another Roomba. This robot draws power from the very refuse it’s designed to scoop up.
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10 cool NASA projects for studying the environment
From unmanned drones to sensor-packed satellites, NASA has the best tools for studying Mother Nature.
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Unite to Light solar charger and LED provides safe and affordable lighting
This small solar charger and LED light has the power to make a big difference in the lives of people in the developing world by providing clean lighting for work or studying.
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Secret Google Maps gesture is awesome for one-handed navigation
A great gesture that allows you to zoom into a map with one hand on your smart phone.
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New dragonfly drone can be controlled with a smartphone
The BionicOpter floats and flutters like the real thing.
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Artist photos disguised cell towers as "Invasive Species"
South African photographer Dillon Marsh has a beautiful series of photographs of some sad and awkward looking cell phone towers disguised as trees.
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Cell phone towers disguised as sad trees
South African photographer Dillon Marsh has a beautiful set of photographs of cell phone towers awkwardly disguised as sad trees.
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10 Most Popular Tech Stories from March
The most popular stories in technology from the last month. Catch up quick!
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GoalZero's Guide 10 Plus solar charging kit is perfect for packable portable power
A closer look at a small but powerful mobile solar power solution for gadgets, the Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit, from GoalZero.
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Improve your Wi-Fi signal using a soda can
In 6 simple steps, you can be browsing the web with more ease, and without needing new devices.
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Tiny implant tests blood without the needle prick
Researchers say that this technology could make it cheaper and easier to deliver personalized care to the chronically ill.
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Robots could keep solar panels clean in arid regions, without using water
Self-propelled robots could be deployed to clean solar panels in arid regions, keeping them at top efficiency, without using any water.
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World's first digital camera to be powered by sunlight and wind-up renewable energy
The Sun and Cloud is the first digital camera to be entirely powered by mechanical and solar energy.
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Solar cells made from trees are easily recyclable
The cells easily seperate apart for recycling by being submerged in room temperature water.
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Look at all these smartphones!
A photo comparison of crowds from St. Peter's Square highlights the rapid growth of smart phone usage since 2005.
