This new high-tech window glass reflects heat and radiates excess warmth into space, slashing air conditioning energy use by up to 40%.
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Plant-based hydrogel harvests water from air, addressing global water scarcity
A new hydrogel extracts water from the air, offering a sustainable alternative to bottled water and addressing global water shortages.
French WEST reactor breaks record in nuclear fusion
Scientists at the WEST tokamak in France set a new plasma duration record, bringing us closer to achieving nuclear fusion for clean energy.
New lithium-sulfur battery design boosts lifespan and flexibility
A new battery design could overcome obstacles to making batteries with more energy storage capacity and a lower environmental footprint.
Solar windows with reflective blinds give buildings an energy boost
The innovative windows generate energy while shading building interiors from the sun, improving indoor comfort and energy efficiency.
Solar concentrators are turning glass into clean energy generators
Transparent solar concentrators capture the Sun’s energy, making windows and building facades more energy-efficient and sustainable.
Turning banana peels and coconuts into clean energy
Researchers develop a device that generates clean energy from food waste, using banana peels and coconuts to power communities sustainably.
Farming under solar panels: The promise of agrivoltaics in the fight for net-zero
Combining agriculture with solar energy, agrivoltaics offers a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions while boosting food production.
Cool colors, cooler cities: New coating offers solution for urban heat islands
A new approach to radiative cooling blends practicality with aesthetics, advancing this crucial technology for a warming world.
Pulling clean hydrogen fuel from seawater
A new electrolysis device could transform the way we produce hydrogen fuel from seawater, addressing challenges that hindered this process.
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