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Researchers Use A SPIM System with Two Lenses to View High Quality Biospecimens
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Chicago improved the speed, resolution and light efficiency of an optical microscope by switching from a conventional glass coverslip to a reflective, mirrored coverslip and applying new computer algorithms to process the resulting data.
Piezo-Rubber Produces Power When Stressed
The flexible, electricity-generating material might be used as a sensor, integrated into clothing or implanted in the human body to power a pacemaker.
Video: Rolls-Royce and Jordan See Role for SMRs
The technical feasibility of constructing a Rolls-Royce SMR in Jordan for electricity generation and water desalination is being studied.
Video: First Fuel Cell to Set Sail on a Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean International is to install the first fuel cell on a cruise ship in preparation for deploying the technology on its forthcoming Icon-class vessels.
Microbial Biophotovoltaics: Printing with Bacteria
A solar-harvesting ink has been used to inkjet-print solar bio-batteries and solar panels on paper. The main ingredient in the ink? Cyanobacteria.
Watch: Crops Thrive in Magenta Solar Greenhouse
Healthy plants were grown under transparent roof panels embedded with a bright magenta luminescent dye that absorbs light and transfers energy to narrow photovoltaic strips.
Report Says Electrified Vehicles to Secure Half of Global Auto Market by 2030
Hybrids and battery-powered vehicles will slowly increase their market share through 2025, after which growth accelerates with rising consumer demand.
Optical Device May Lead to Cleaner Air and Skies
A new optical device at Sandia National Laboratories that helps image pollutants in combusting fuel sprays might lead to clearer skies in the future.
Video: Advanced Control of Wave Energy Converters
Modeling and experimental studies have resulted in a control system that doubles power system output while reducing electricity generation costs.
Hot Electrons and High Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
Long-lived hot electrons are responsible for the high conversion efficiencies of hybrid organic-inorganic lead halide perovskite solar cells.
Smaller Concentrating Solar Receivers Feature Fractal Designs
Fractal-like concentrating receivers for small- to medium-scale use are up to 20 percent more effective in absorbing solar radiation than current equipment.
Corvus Energy to Power Industry’s First Hybrid Fish Farm Processing Vessel
Corvus Energy has been selected by Wärtsilä to supply a lithium ion-based energy storage system for the world’s first full service hybrid fish farm processing and transport vessel.
The World’s First Testing-Based Verification Tool for Battery Lifetime
Certification body DNV GL has created Battery XT, the first testing-based verification of battery lifetime for lithium-ion batteries.
New Hybrid 48-Volt Battery From Bosch
Similar to the Bosch e-axle, the battery is standardized for easy integration into new vehicle models.
Scottish Tidal Energy Project Set Generation Record in August
In August 2017, two installed turbines of the MeyGen project in Pentland Firth generated 700 megawatt hours of electricity, enough to power about 2,000 homes.
Hyliion Launches 6X4HE Electric Hybrid Product for Class 8 Trucks
Electrification instantly turns long haul trucks into electric hybrids with up to 30 percent fuel and emissions savings.
Better Organic Solar Cells Made with Microfossils
Fossilized diatoms were incorporated as light traps to increase the power conversion efficiency of polymer solar cells.
Modular Class 0.5S (kWh) Three-phase Power Analyzer
Monitor and manage the electrical power to everything from building automation systems, manufacturing cells, facilities or single machines with a modular class 0.5S (kilowatt hour) three-phase power analyzer. The device is capable of sensing instantaneous electrical variables, harmonic distortion and energy generation or consumption.
Dubai Is Home to World's Largest Solar Park
A 700 MW extension to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park recently approved by the government of Dubai will make it the largest single-site concentrated solar power (CSP) project in the world.
Wave Energy Generator Starts Sea-Based Tests
A wave energy generator designed to power approximately 5,000 homes has entered sea testing stage.