Burning woody biomass in coal power plants could reduce carbon emissions
According to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia, replacing coal in power plants with biomass reduces carbon emissions.
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Joshua Shavit
- Jul 9
1.2 billion year old groundwater can teach us about life on other planets
Researchers have discovered 1.2-billion-year-old groundwater deep in a gold- and uranium-producing mine in Moab Khotsong, South Africa.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 1
Unlocking the million-year energy source below our feet
There’s an abandoned coal power plant in upstate New York that most people regard as a useless relic.Paul Woskov sees things differently.
Joshua Shavit
- Jun 27
Biobatteries use bacteria to generate power for weeks
Researchers have developed a “plug-and-play” biobattery that lasts for weeks and can be stacked to improve output voltage and current.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 17
Innovative ink coating can power wearable devices via heat
Researchers at KTH report that they are closing in on a way to replace batteries for wearables and low-power applications in the IoT.
Joseph Shavit
- May 20
Invisible, machine-washable, solar cell technology for clothing
Researchers developed a method of adhering solar cells to textiles in a way that makes them resistant to machine-washing.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 22
Wind and solar could replace coal power in Texas
Texas can be a model for the nation on how to effectively replace coal with wind and solar for the state’s energy needs.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 19
New process converts air pollution into useful products
UC chemical engineers are developing new processes to convert carbon dioxide into useful products using tandem electrodes.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 16
A breakthrough once described as impossible brings a fusion energy device closer to realization
Scientists have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in the design of twisty stellarators and their ability to hold fusion fuel together
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 15
Nuclear power may be the key to least-cost, zero-emission electricity systems
Nuclear power generation can play a crucial role in helping the world reach a key goal of zero carbon emissions by the middle of the century
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 25, 2021
Electrifying trains can deliver zero-emissions and save billions in health costs
Berkeley Lab study shows how battery-electric trains can deliver environmental justice, cost-savings, and resilience to the U.S.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 10, 2021
Can electric cars help strengthen electrical grids?
Should electric vehicle (EV) owners be able to sell the surplus electricity they generate back to their local grids?
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 4, 2021
Power lights in a room simply by walking on energy generating wooden floors
Researchers from Switzerland are tapping into an unexpected energy source right under our feet: wooden floorings.