Caltech researchers replicate solar flare phenomena in the lab
Using high-speed cameras to look at jets of plasma in the lab, Caltech researchers have discovered a surprising phenomenon that provides clues to just how magnetic reconnection occurs. In the...
View ArticleHigh-temperature batteries could be used to fill gaps in renewable energy...
Ongoing research at MIT shows a promising technology that could provide a long-sought way of leveling the load of renewable energy sources at far lower costs and with greater longevity than previous...
View ArticleSmart grid technology developments mean big things for alternative energy
Smart grids are the future of electrical distribution. The current electrical grid is a bit like water. There's a certain amount of power on the grid and it flows where spouts open -- or where...
View ArticleNASA develops new biofuel energy system using algae and plastic bags
NASA has taken an interest in alternative energy and has recently been experimenting with hydrogen, solar and wind power. NASA has also found an interest in biofuels and their production. The agency...
View ArticleUS Army launches new laboratory to study alternative energy
The US Army is continuing its pursuit of alternative energy with the launching of its new Ground Systems Power and Energy Laboratory (GDSPEL). The facility began operation this week and will be...
View ArticleShould the U.S. Administration Pick a Winner in Alternative Energy?
In recent years, China has emerged as the dominant player in green energy -- especially solar power. But despite rapid growth in recent years, solar power is more entrenched in European countries like...
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