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    CalTech researchers to develop process that uses air, water and the sun to create fuels

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    The world has come to realise the need for alternative energy sources, with fossil fuels constantly depleting and the environment being destroyed gradually, owing to the use of these polluting fuels. Now scientists at CalTech are working on a technology … Continue reading3

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    Streetlamp powered by the sun, wind and biochemicals

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    We’re hoping for a world powered by renewable energy by the year 2020. And for that, a load of changes will need to be brought about, with energy saving methods being employed everywhere. Here’s a streetlamp that could just be … Continue reading3

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    2010 May See At least Two Solar Sails Afloat in Space

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    After sailing in water and in air, it is time to unfurl sails in the space and year 2010 may actually be marked as the year of beginning of solar sailing. Two different space experiments are set to use light … Continue reading3

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    Solar Powered Winter Cap by Yiran Qian

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    Visualize a chilly winter; you’re wrapped in double overcoats, a muffler, a winter head wear, almost numb with the chill and still looking for a way to fight the cold. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Now you have a reason to … Continue reading3

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    iUnika Solar netbook powered by sun, runs on Linux

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    Not much is known about this green gadget. However, I wanted to share with all my readers whatever is in my knowledge about the iUnika Solar. Launched by the Spanish company iUnika, it is a solar-powered netbook. Fitted with solar … Continue reading3

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    Scientists plan for making fuel from sun, water, carbon dioxide and nanotechnology

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    I like scientists. They have a way of bringing so many alternatives to make life on earth a comfortable option. A bunch of scientists from the Pennsylvania State University have apparently come up with a way of making fuel by … Continue reading3

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    Solar powered air-conditioners soak the sun to reduce the heat as well as bills

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    It’s the heaters in winters and the air-conditioners in the summers that pool in to criminally escalate the electrical bills. But Dr. Mike Dennis from a university Down Under has come up with a solar powered air-conditioner to tackle the … Continue reading3

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    Solar power satellite can light up whole of California and more

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    With depleting oil reserves and swelling energy costs, it is time to hunt for alternatives that assure power in abundance. Solar powered and wind powered villages and towns aren’t new concepts. But energizing much larger areas like big states and … Continue reading3

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