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Solar window
New technology

Solar window

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a new, transparent material such as solar-focused glass that can be fitted to windows.

December 12, 2018
Insect killing pests
New technology

Insect killing pests

Due to the shape of the ladybug, the self-propelled robot is named Ladybird, which is being welcomed by gardeners for helping to destroy crop insects.

December 12, 2018
Charge the phone with a smart seat
New technology

Charge the phone with a smart seat

Some parks in Boston (USA) will soon receive smart benches with solar power systems that provide power charging and environmental monitoring sensors.

December 11, 2018
These designs bring humanity to the new world
New technology

These designs bring humanity to the new world

NASA has just announced 12 futuristic designs that promise to bring people to new worlds, such as submarines on Titan moon and giant grid of asteroids.

December 11, 2018
SOLAR-JET - Produces jet fuel from water and CO2
New technology

SOLAR-JET - Produces jet fuel from water and CO2

Researchers at the SOLAR-JET project have announced that through a multi-step process, concentrated sunlight could be used to convert CO2 into kerosene (parrafine oil) a…

December 11, 2018
Solar shirt can charge smartphones
New technology

Solar shirt can charge smartphones

The combination of wearable technology and clean energy promises many applications, and most recently, the appearance of a shirt capable of charging smartphones.

December 11, 2018
Sunseeker Duo - 2-seater solar plane
New technology

Sunseeker Duo - 2-seater solar plane

Solar technology innovations have helped create an aircraft that can harness enough light to fly across the continent like Solar Impulse.

December 11, 2018
New way to filter light
New technology

New way to filter light

New way to filter light: For the first time, it can provide a selective way of direct light waves.

December 11, 2018