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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Concept for smarter wave power device a winner in GE's Ecomagination Challenge
The company says this system is simpler than other wave devices that need to be finely tuned to the waves to pick up their energy.
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Teen invents device to clean giant ocean garbage patches
At an age when most people are just thinking about what they want to do with their lives, one 19 year old is inventing a method of cleaning up the ocean's plastic garbage patches.
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Philadelphia's solar-powered trash cans: Great green idea or flawed design?
Are solar-powered trash cans a fuel-saving, money-saving way to keep the streets clean? Or are they worse than regular trash cans?
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Make a solar garden lamp out of a jam jar
This DIY project would be a great intro to green tech for kids or just a fun way to light up your garden with solar power.
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Google engineers develop remote control irrigation system with Android and Arduino
You can control your lawn or garden irrigation system, right from your Android smartphone, if you build the Irrduino project.
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NASA-designed Airocide neutralizes indoor air pollution
Originally used to clean the air inside the International Space Station, the technology is now available for home use.
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KudoCase for iPhone 5 boosts battery life without bulk
The power storage happens in the carrying case, and not the actual phone, yet this case maintains a slim profile.
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Solar technology for farming and urban gardening
Solar power has a place in farms and gardens, with devices designed to do everything from heating water to powering tractors.
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Polar Rover is first wind-powered Antarctic explorer
The satellite-controlled robot uses wind to stay powered up and roving the frozen continent.
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A social network for the solar-curious consumer
The Sustainable Energy Network is an online tool that provides advanced simulations and social encouragement for the adoption of solar power and energy efficiency.
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New online game allows kids to design their own energy-efficient city
Design and create a virtual city of the future with this free city-building game from National Geographic, GE, and the Center for Science.
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Nomad espresso machine brews up off-grid coffee
Who says you shouldn’t be able to enjoy a perfectly rendered espresso while watching the sun rise over your tent while camping?
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Robotic salamander walks on land, swims in water
The amphibious robot mimics the crawling and swimming movements of the salamander so that it can easily transition between land and water.
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Forget cellphones, we should be allowed to unlock everything we own
A great point made by iFixit's Kyle Weins on Wired.
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BikeSpike tracks your bike, detects thefts and crashes
A tiny device featuring GPS and an open API allows you to see exactly what's going on with your bike, and where it's headed if stolen.
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Send a text, charge your phone with solar power
In Uganda, people can charge their cell phones with solar power for the cost of a text message.
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Fourth-graders crowdfund their own solar-powered classroom
This inspiring class of kids is building a cleaner, brighter future, starting with their own classroom, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign (and an awesome teacher).
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Wildlife photographer uses swan disguise to get closer to birds
When it comes to creative blinds for up-close photography, this swan takes the cake!
