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Air Conditioning Use Expected to Triple by 2050, According to Report
With an estimated 1.6 billion buildings worldwide currently outfitted with air conditioning units, research from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that number will increase to 5.6 billion by the year 2050.
New Development in LCDs Allows Screens to Be Viewed in Perfect Color from Any Angle
A team of researchers from Russia, France and Germany, at MIPT’s Laboratory of Functional Organic and Hybrid Materials, have tackled viewing problems associated with LCD screens.
Hybrid Engines to Merge Fuel Cells, Internal Combustion Technology
Fuel cell and internal combustion technologies are being combined to develop greener hybrid engine applications for electricity generation and transportation.
Watch: NASA Mission Discovers New Magnetic Reconnection in Earth’s Magnetosheath
NASA has discovered a new magnetic reconnection within the Earth’s atmosphere that could affect electronics on Earth.
New AI and Deep Learning Method Speeds Up Gross Tumor Volume Analysis
The new work focuses on taking a doctor's decision-making process and turning it into a computer program.
Watch: Lithium-Sulfur Battery Uses Plastic to Solve Energy Storage Problems While Lowering Plastic Waste
The new method puts ink-free plastic that is soaked in a sulfur-containing solvent in a microwave, and then turns that into batteries as a carbon scaffold.
Senvion Unveils New 4.2 MW Turbines for North American Market
The 4.2 MW turbines are best suited for low and medium wind sites and are an excellent choice for the U.S.
New Tech System Bends Light to Offer Wider Light Angles for Augmented Reality
North Carolina State University engineering and physics researchers have created a new technology that steers light in a way that results in more light input and greater efficiency.
DOE Report: Fuel Cell Cost Decreased by 60 Percent Since 2006
Many cost reductions have come from early-stage research and development of catalysts and durable membrane electrode assemblies, as well as increased electrode performance.
New Microscope System Allows Researchers to Observe Animal’s Brain Activity in Natural Environments
The ability to track the interactions of brain cells in animals in their natural habitat has been long sought after by neuroscientists and doctors. Researchers from The Rockefeller University have developed a system that is a huge step closer to this dream.
Norway's Fjords to Become Zero Emission Zones
In eight years’ time, Norway’s fjords are expected to become zero emission zones — a move that would likely impact the cruise ships and ferries bringing tourists to one of Europe’s most popular destinations.
The Role of SOFCs in a Clean Energy Future
Solid oxide fuel cells are close to overcoming impediments that have held back greater adoption of fuel cell technology.
Alta Devices Launches New Solar Cell for Vehicle Integration
The gallium arsenide cell is designed to provide lightweight, high-efficiency generation for integration with cars, drones and other vehicles.
Water-based Battery Increases Prospects for Cheap Wind, Solar Storage
The rechargeable battery is based on a reversible electron-exchange between water and manganese sulfate, an abundant industrial salt.
Video: Grid Services and Virtual Power Plant Solution Launched by SolarEdge
The platform can increase the value of home energy storage systems for a range of stakeholders including grid operators, utilities and their customers.
Which Electrical Tape is Right for Your Application?
In terms of materials and specs, there is a world of difference between electrical tapes. Choosing the right solution could mean the difference between a durable, long-lasting tape application and a poor application that’s quick to fail.
NASA Proves Nuclear Fission System Fit to Fly
Kilopower was confirmed to operate and handle multiple failures during simulated power reduction, failed engines and failed heat pipe events.
MRI Method Diagnoses Battery Defects
The method quickly determines what ails lithium-ion batteries — from determining how much charge remains to detecting internal defects — without opening them up.
Nanodiamonds Turn into a Controllable Light Source with a Higher Purcell Factor
Researchers from ITMO University have developed the first nanodiamond-based light source.
New Medium-voltage Switchgear Technology Improves Reliability and Safety
Shielded Solid Insulation Systems (2SIS) provide advanced protection and dependability. With all current carrying components encapsulated by a high dielectric insulating epoxy, the probability of internal arcing is minimized.