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    Clean drinking water pulled from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 12

    Clean drinking water pulled from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input

    Scientists have developed a technology that, for the first time, can harvest water 24 hours around the clock, with no energy input.
    MIT researchers invent $4 solar-powered desalination device
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 8

    MIT researchers invent $4 solar-powered desalination device

    An estimated two-thirds of humanity is affected by shortages of water and in the developing world face a lack of dependable electricity.
    Invisible, machine-washable, solar cell technology for clothing
    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.
    Introducing the solar power generating bike path of the future
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 27

    Introducing the solar power generating bike path of the future

    Many people who live in cities are taking to biking prompting designers and city officials to reimagine bike paths and public transport.
    Converting solar energy to electricity on demand
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 13

    Converting solar energy to electricity on demand

    New energy system makes it possible to capture solar energy, store it for up to eighteen years and release it when and where it is needed.
    Innovation generates 1,000x more power from solar cells
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 11

    Innovation generates 1,000x more power from solar cells

    The photovoltaic effect is greatly enhanced if the ferroelectric layer alternates with two different paraelectric layers.
    Solar panels, made from food waste, produce energy without sunlight
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 3

    Solar panels, made from food waste, produce energy without sunlight

    [Apr 3, 2022: Chris Young] Maigue says the system could be applied to entire buildings such as the Montreal Convention Centre. (CREDIT:...
    Solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 9

    Solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood

    A new design for a solar cooking system may help rural communities prepare food more sustainably, reports a new study.
    Zero-emission luxury superyacht features giant solar cell sails
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 8

    Zero-emission luxury superyacht features giant solar cell sails

    At 528 feet in length, this superyacht concept, came from the inspiration provided by the flat-bottomed ships in the Viking Age.
    Solar-powered technology harvests water from the air, 24 hours a day
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 19

    Solar-powered technology harvests water from the air, 24 hours a day

    Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense. Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water.
    Can a planet have a mind of its own?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 18

    Can a planet have a mind of its own?

    If the collective activity of life—known as the biosphere—can change the world, could the collective activity of cognition also change it?
    New technology pulls drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 12

    New technology pulls drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input

    Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense and requires a large amount of energy.
    Oxford University innovation could help maintain electricity for millions around the world
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 17, 2021

    Oxford University innovation could help maintain electricity for millions around the world

    Millions of people around the world lack access to electricity. Decentralised solar-battery systems are key for addressing this.
    Harvesting water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 23, 2021

    Harvesting water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input

    Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for this purpose, but doing so requires a large amount of energy.
    New solar-powered technology uses salt and water to cool off-the-grid communities
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 22, 2021

    New solar-powered technology uses salt and water to cool off-the-grid communities

    A simple cooling system driven by the capture of passive solar energy could provide low-cost food refrigeration and living space cooling.
    Crewless boats are mapping the ocean thanks to XOCEAN - an Irish startup
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 8, 2021

    Crewless boats are mapping the ocean thanks to XOCEAN - an Irish startup

    Two uncrewed vessels remotely controlled from shore have travelled up to 40 kilometres offshore into the North Sea to undertake survey work

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