What Others are Doing NASA has developed a set of equations intended to help decipher the math involved in solar wind. Get the scoop at Science Daily. What You Can Do You can help others help the environment by becoming a Go Green Ambassador. It’s easy to sign up online, and they’ll send you all [...]
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What Others are Doing Researchers have suggested a new type of machine that would create electricity from waste heat using quantum dots. These machines are microscopic, nanoscale engines that would be used in large groups. What You Can Do When you begin your spring cleaning, hold on to those items from the back your closet. [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing There is a new world record for the efficiency of thin solar cells, breaking the record previously set by a Japanese company in 1998. Congratulations to EPFL’s Institute of Microengineering. What You Can Do You can recycle your leftover Valentine’s candy by using it for science experiments or making decorations for [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing A new study suggests that blending biofuels from different sources can help to balance the characteristics of the different sources. Read more about it at Science Daily. What You Can Do If you have recently replaced your electronic devices, don’t throw them in the trash. Take them to Enviroserve, and they [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing Scientists have discovered a way to boost the efficiency of solar cells using silicone. These developments come out of the University of California. Get all the details at Science Daily. What You Can Do Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Show your kids you love them and the environment with [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing The Eco-Products International Fair is being held in Singapore this March. It will show off the greatest new advances in eco-friendly products for business and personal use. Pay attention for great new developments to come out of the fair. What You Can Do Start off with better habits this new [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing When silicon wafers go through an assembly line process to become photovoltaic cells, about 5 – 10% of the wafers are damaged in the process and must be thrown out. A new instrument can test the wafers and determine which ones are too fragile to survive the assembly line before they [...]
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What Others are Doing Scientists are working on ways to develop a more efficient solar cell. The key is to find a solar cell with small volume that is still effective. What You Can Do Resolve to be kinder to the Earth this year. This list of tips – one for every day of the [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing Scientists are studying the genetic information in microorganisms that create energy from waste in biogas plants. They hope to determine which microbes do the best job of this in order to optimize this technology. What You Can Do This new year, resolve to be a little more friendly to the environment. [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing Scientists have developed nanofibers that remove the sulfur from petroleum based fuels. This development offers a more cost-effective method for toxic gas removal. What You Can Do This new year, resolve to reduce your carbon emissions. You can easily do it by making a few small changes. Shop for organic clothing [...]
