More efficient conversion of waste heat into energy
The right material wrapped around your car's exhaust system could one day scavenge heat that would otherwise be wasted, turning it into energy to...
Scientists reveal battery behavior at the nanoscale
As industries and consumers increasingly seek improved battery power sources, cutting-edge microscopy performed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is providing...
Converting the energy of waste heat occurring in integrated circuits
The heat which occurs in tiny computer processors might soon be no longer useless or even a problem. On the contrary: It could be...
Fifth annual e-waste recycling event is a success
University staff and faculty, along with the help of the local community, contributed to the collection of 220 tons of electronic waste during the...
US’s renewable energy versus nuclear power
According to the information, in first nine months of 2011 the whole spectrum of renewable energy produced fewer than 12 percent of United States energy...
Ultra thin gadgets and high energy efficency electronic devices with multi-core voltage regulator
Plug-and-play multi-core voltage regulator could lead to "smarter" smartphones, slimmer laptops, and energy-friendly data centers
There was a time when a laptop could weigh 10...
LED Light Bulbs Increase Popularity Among Green Technology Consumers
LED light bulbs are becoming increasingly popular with designers and consumers of green technology, as they use less electricity, last longer, and emit more...