Modular Dam Design could hasten the Adoption of Renewable Energy
Southwest Research Institute has created a new modular steel buttress dam system to address energy storage issues that are impeding the integration of renewable energy…
Technology
How Organic Solar Cells might become much more Efficient
Because of their flexibility, lightweight, and potential for low-cost production, organic solar cells (OSCs) have gained attention as a promising alternative to traditional silicon-based solar…
Microwave Radiometer (MWR)
A microwave radiometer (MWR) is a radiometer that measures the energy emitted by microwaves at one millimeter-to-metre wavelengths (frequencies of 0.3-300 GHz). It’s a remote…
Using Molecular Power to Generate Electricity at the Nanoscale
Harnessing molecular power for nanoscale electricity generation is an intriguing and rapidly evolving field of study. Nanoscale materials and structures have distinct properties that can…
How Robots can Assist in the Discovery of Future Solar Energy
Robots can help advance the development and utilization of solar energy in a variety of ways. Mapping and surveying: Potential solar energy sites can be…
Nuclear Proliferation
Nuclear proliferation is the spread of nuclear weapons and technology to other countries or non-state actors. It is the spread of nuclear weapons, fissionable material,…
Sensitometry – a scientific study of light-sensitive materials
Sensitometry is the scientific study of light-sensitive materials, particularly photographic film. It is a branch of photography and imaging science that deals with the measurement…
The Photonics Team creates High-performance Ultrafast Lasers the Size of a Fingertip
Researchers present a novel method for fabricating high-performance ultrafast lasers on nanophotonic chips. The new breakthrough will allow pocket-sized devices to perform detailed GPS-free precision…
Densitometry
Densitometry is the quantitative measurement of optical density caused by light exposure in light-sensitive materials such as photographic paper or photographic film. It is a…
On-chip Photo-induced Superconductivity
The Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg, Germany, has demonstrated that a previously demonstrated ability to turn on…
Microscope Slide – a thin flat piece of glass
A microscope slide is a thin flat piece of glass that is typically 75 by 26 mm (3 by 1 inch) in size and about…
A Solar-powered Device Generates both Clean Water and Clean Fuel
Researchers have developed a floating, solar-powered device that can convert contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel and purified water anywhere on the planet.…
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