Next-Gen Spacecraft Needs No Fuel
One of the major problems a rocket has is the weight of fuel a shuttle engine requires, which weighs more than the object it’s propelling. In simple words, the weight of fuel dwarfs the weight…
Energy
Star Explodes, Sends ‘Light Echoes’ Around Universe
NASA has released this incredible time-lapse video showing the enormous explosion of a red star called V838 Monocerotis, located some 20,000 light years away. In January 2002 the outer surface of V838 Mon suddenly increased…
India Poised To Have The World’s Largest Solar Power Plant… A 750 MW Project
India is aggressively pursuing a plan to install “ultra mega solar power plants” in order to support a 750 MW power plant that is sure to be the world’s largest solar power plant. At the…
New Plant Like Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Eating Machine
A new plant like carbon dioxide (CO2) eating machine is set to begin extracting carbon from the atmosphere in a manner similar to plants and get paid in the bargain. IndustryTap has written “Why You Should…
Revolutionary Mirror Invention Could Eliminate The Need For Air Conditioning
In the future, buildings may not need air conditioning at all thanks to an energy-saving mirror developed by Stanford engineers capable of reducing energy consumption for large buildings. Air conditioning consumes around 15% of energy used by buildings in…
Transforming Tire Scrap Into Sport Fields, Noise Barriers & More
The number of automobiles on the world’s roads surpassed 1 billion in 2010 and is now estimated at 1.5 billion. The worldwide automobile industry produces between 75 million and 100 million new vehicles each year…
Zurich’s Automobile Congestion Pricing Plan
Congestion And Urban Sustainability Two main problems related to automobiles in big cities are traffic congestion and pollution and these most significantly negatively affect the quality of life in cities, especially for the people who…
Supercomputer Technology Now Cooling HCPVT Solar Systems
According to IBM Europe research scientist Bruno Michelin (see video interview) the EU is interested in replacing nuclear energy with a renewable alternative and solar energy, because of its relative abundance in the form of…
The Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Represents a Turning Point In Automotive History
Fuel cell electric vehicles, powered by hydrogen, have the potential to transform transportation because they emit zero pollutants…only water and heat. Though this ‘vehicle of the future’ has always seemed to be close to coming to fruition,…
Converting Sunlight To Jet Fuel Using Water & Carbon Dioxide…
Energy insecurity and environmental concerns are forcing scientists to seek alternative fuels that can be used interchangeably with today’s jet fuel. The EU-funded SOLAR-JET project has led the way in generating truly sustainable fuels with virtually unlimited feedstock in…
