A group of researchers at Sandia National Labs have announced a major step forward in thermoelectric nanowires, hopefully paving the way for new types of efficiency-boosting mechanisms...
Nanowire breakthrough could recycle vehicle exhaust, improve car efficiency
Airbus focuses on thermoplastic composite materials
Company claims thermoplastic CFRP holds several advantages over thermoset CFRP, including 100 percent recyclability. While the use of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) has become a mainstay in...
China is going to mine the Moon for helium-3 fusion fuel
China’s Chang’e lunar probe dynasty is already having a great year. The Chang’e 3 lunar lander surpassed all expectations last week to emerge from its 14th hibernation...
Big Data company proposes servers in space, we have no idea why
Space technology is cool. Whether you’re a fan of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, NASA’s Curiosity, or the ESA’s ongoing exploration of Comet 67P, ongoing space exploration is at...
Berkeley Continues to go “Green” in a $100B+ Industry
Going “green” in chemistry has become a lot more lucrative than was anticipated just 18 short months ago. In June of 2013, Biotechnology Calendar Inc. reported that...
Kraftwerk fuel cell will let you charge your phone with gas
Even the largest external battery packs will only free you from the grid for so long before you need to plug in and recharge. Kraftwerk isn’t just...