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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
Weather warning system on the universe
New technology

Weather warning system on the universe

When solar storms hit the earth, the grid and satellites can suffer heavy losses. So researchers have developed an early warning system of weather on the universe.

December 11, 2018
Technology to use solar energy at night
New technology

Technology to use solar energy at night

One of the biggest disadvantages of solar energy is that it cannot be used at night. But a breakthrough idea reversed this ...

December 11, 2018
Dream about a sun path
New technology

Dream about a sun path

An American couple in Idaho is looking for ways to create smart roads that not only serve people's travel but also meet many other goals such as reducing traffic acciden…

December 11, 2018
Record of solar power efficiency
New technology

Record of solar power efficiency

Scientists at the US Department of Energy have successfully developed solar cells that convert 44% of light into electricity.

December 11, 2018
Strange toilet doesn't need water
New technology

Strange toilet doesn't need water

By evaporating or self-composting waste products to make organic fertilizer, unique unused water toilets in Canada have saved a lot of wastewater and are good for the en…

December 11, 2018