Archive for the 'Energy' Category



A Cool Trick for Solar Cells

Thursday, May 15th, 2008
A technology developed by IBM to cool computer chips could be a boon for solar energy.

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Hydrogen Fuel from Formic Acid

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
A simple new process generates hydrogen for fuel cells.

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Building the Zero-Emissions City

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
A city being built in Abu Dhabi will serve as a large-scale test for renewable energy.

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Solar market

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008


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Hybrids, Plug-ins, and Extended-Range Electric Vehicles

Monday, April 21st, 2008
Different Kinds of hybrids are hitting the market. Use our interactive primer to learn how they work.

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Off-the-Grid Housing

Monday, April 21st, 2008


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Lithium-Ion Electric Car

Monday, April 21st, 2008


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Battling Ethanol-Propelled Food Prices

Thursday, April 17th, 2008
Demand for corn-derived fuel is driving up food prices, but new technologies could help.

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Scheduling Wind Power

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Better wind forecasts could prevent blackouts and reduce pollution.

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Corn Primed for Making Biofuel

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Researchers design a crop that can break down its own cellulose.

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