The Things People Do To Foil Energy-Saving Buildings
New research on how occupants inhabit energy-efficient buildings reveals behaviors designers don’t anticipate—and a slew of bloopers
Can Sugarcane Fuel Airplanes?
Scientists have engineered sugarcane to increase its oil content, and they are developing renewable jet aircraft fuel from the oil
The Man Dead Set On Building an Offshore Wind Farm on Lake Erie
Lorry Wagner has Cleveland on track to lead a nascent offshore wind industry in the U.S., creating clean energy and jobs for a city in need of both
Why Puerto Rico’s Power Can’t Come From Solar ‘Microgrids’ Alone
The island could benefit from on-site solar and battery backup, but the strategy isn’t a cure-all for its energy woes
Five Questions You Should Have About Evaporation as a Renewable Energy Source
What’s the big deal with evaporation-driven engines?
Your Tears Can Generate Electricity
A protein found in human tears can create electricity when placed under pressure, potentially paving the way for better biomedical devices
These Windows Tint With a Flick of a Switch
Stanford engineers are developing electric windows that block glare without blocking your view
The Next Generation of Biofuels Could Come From These Five Crops
Researchers are currently developing biofuels from these abundant species, which require relatively little land, water and fertilizer
Army Scientists Put the “Pee” in Power
By combining urine and aluminum powder, soldiers may be able to produce energy in the field
These New Solar Cells Are Modeled After a Fly’s Eye
Stanford University researchers may have found a way for perovskites to compete with silicon in the solar panel market
Solar Power and Honey Bees Make a Sweet Combo in Minnesota
The Pollinator Friendly Solar Act has solar companies and commercial beekeepers working together
Flexible Batteries May Soon Be Printed Right On Your Clothes
Graphene supercapacitors, printed directly on textiles, could power medical devices, wearable computers, even phone-charging shirts
Will Supervolcanoes Help Power Our Future?
Vast new deposits of lithium could change the global politics of battery production—if we can get at them
Pittsburgh Has Surged Post-Steel, but Many in Rusting Region Still Struggle
A historian notes how Pittsburgh’s tech-driven boom hasn’t reached everyone in western Pennsylvania
Is This New Material a Game Changer for Thermoelectricity?
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed an inexpensive, non-toxic material that converts heat to electricity
Could This Be the Most Efficient Solar Panel Ever?
Taking advantage of temperatures upwards of 1,000 Celsius, these hot solar cells could produce twice as much energy as the industry standard
From Trash To Treads: Turning Tomato Peels and Eggshells Into Tires
Scientists at Ohio State University are replacing the petroleum-based filler in tires with food waste
Charging Ahead: The Future of Batteries
Battery research is at a tipping point, and it’s never been more important
Could Garbage Fuel Airplanes?
Fulcrum BioEnergy wants to divert trash from landfills and create cheap green energy
What Will the Autonomous Ship of the Future Look Like?
Shipbuilding companies are experimenting with self-driving, remotely-operated and crewless vessels
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