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A Weed-Powered Passenger Jet

Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Jet fuel made from an inedible plant will power an aircraft.

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Observing Buried Carbon Dioxide

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
A project proves that millions of tons of the sequestered gas can be safely monitored.

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BMW’s Electric Car

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
The new Mini borrows a drive system from a high-performance electric sports car.

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Better Wind Turbines

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
A more efficient generator could convert more of the wind’s energy into electricity.

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Making Silicon Less Reflective

Sunday, November 9th, 2008
A silicon coating could boost the efficiency of solar cells.

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Better Plastic Solar Cells

Thursday, November 6th, 2008
Improved dyes and electrolytes could make the Grätzel solar-cell design more practical.

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Laser Sensors for Wind Turbines

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
A system that detects gusts before they arrive reduces wear, boosts output.

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Carbon-Capturing Rock

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Geologists discover that certain rock formations could sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide.

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A Fuel-Sipping Engine

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
An engine from Lotus and Continental Powertrain consumes 15 percent less fuel.

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Black Silicon

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
A new type of silicon promises cheaper, more-sensitive light detectors.

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