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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Solar-powered Death Star with giant lasers proposed for destroying asteroids
Actually, it's not the Death Star, it's the DE-STAR, and it could be capable of destroying asteroids 10 times the size of our recent near-earth visitor, 2012 DA14.
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Laser GPS navigation for cyclists promotes safe riding
This concept device puts the navigation instructions on the road in front of you, where your eyes should be, instead of on the handlebars.
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Must-Read Cleantech Stories from February 11-15, 2013
Stories from around the web that you don't want to miss.
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Is the Apple iWatch the next big thing?
The indication that Apple is pursuing the next generation of smart watches has lead to plenty of speculation about the problems and opportunities for such a device.
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Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet fails iFixit's teardown test
iFixit's team breaks apart all the latest devices hitting the market and gives its opinion on the gadget's pros and cons. Here's how the Surface Pro rates.
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Air Quality Egg collects and maps real-time air pollution data
Through a community approach, the device can provide better local and global air quality data.
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First satellite powered by a smart phone is set to launch into space
This tiny nanosatellite is running on the run on a Google Nexus One smartphone and Android operating system, and will be the first smartphone to orbit in space.
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Amazing waterproof and oilproof coating (video)
No wonder the video went viral -- it looks like magic. But Ultra Ever Dry appears to be the real thing.
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Make a mini LED flashlight with hex nuts
This cool instructable shows that it's possible to make a keychain-sized LED flashlight with hex nuts and a little DIY know-how.
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From rotary to Siri: How the phone numbering system came and went
The fascinating story of how we got the phone numbers we have, and how it may soon be no more.
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Test for mercury-contaminated water with a mobile phone
Checking for mercury contamination in water just got a lot easier, thanks to a new simple, inexpensive, and accurate test.
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Robot-driving insect teaches scientists about scent tracking
The male silkmoth's tracking methods could inspire autonomous robots that have better scent-tracking abilities for detecting environmental spills.
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After Smart Phones, Smart Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are not only getting bigger, they are also getting smarter. Various improvements that might not be visible to the naked eye are making them more productive and reducing the cost of wind power.
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What's the Best Way to Read a Book?
A recent experience doing a book review on an iPad raises some questions.
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Home Automation Hacks Using Siri and Raspberry Pi
Control lights, the television, the thermostat, even security alarms and cameras using these cheap tricks.
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Scientists Use 3D Printed Tags to Track Big Fish
Tuna, swordfish, marlins, sharks... these threatened species are about to benefit from 3D printing!
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At Free Geek, Computer Repair Paves the Path to Jobs
Free Geek is a non-profit reuse organization. Its mission: provide access to computers, the internet, education, and job skills to the local community.
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NASA to Launch World's Largest Solar Sail Next Year
The largest solar sail ever built will be launched into space in 2014, in a continued bid by NASA to explore options for "propellantless propulsion".
