Electricity Generated From a Plutonium Derivative

TECH & INNOVATION 05.04.2019 22:30 PM

Scientists in the UK have generated electricity from americium, a rare chemical element derived from plutonium that could power future space missions for up to 400 years.

Study Reveals How to Increase the Lifespan of Bioelectrodes in Converting Solar Energy

04.28.2019 10:19 AM

The use of an oxygen-free environment extends the lifetime of bioelectrodes Scientists are constantly finding ways to create affordable and efficient devices to convert energy.

African Teen Builds Windmills from Junk and Supplies His Village with Electricity

04.25.2019 09:19 AM

Malawian teen taught himself how to build a windmill from library books. His native Malawi had gone through one of its worst droughts seven years ago, killing thousands.

Longer Lasting Lithium Batteries Are Here

04.25.2019 09:16 AM

Researchers have developed a new technology to produce longer-lasting lithium batteries. In 1980, John Goodenough invented the modern lithium-ion battery.

Volcanic Eruption Could Trigger The Great Dying of the Earth

04.23.2019 09:02 AM

The scientists believe that the biggest mass extinction that ever happened on earth was caused by a huge volcanic eruption triggered by climate change.

Nuclear Power Plants in the US Aren't Built For Climate Change

04.22.2019 14:32 PM

The existing nuclear power plants in the US may not have been designed to survive the ever changing climate brought about by global warming, Should this ever be a problem?

Hurricane Forecast Needs Improvement Due To Climate Change

04.21.2019 06:57 AM

Deep-ocean monitoring and real-time accuracy must all be considered in hurricane forecasts in response to the every changing environment due to climate change.

World’s Largest Concentrated Solar Power Plant

04.19.2019 09:35 AM

Dubai is building the world's largest concentrated solar power plant With the inevitable depletion of traditional fuel sources, many nations are now spending time, money and effort into the development of alternative and renewable energy sources, and Dubai seems to be ahead of the game.

Fukushima Nuclear Cleanup Hits Another Milestone

04.15.2019 19:46 PM

Finally, early Monday morning, the workers in the Fukushima nuclear cleanup have removed radioactive fuel rods speeding up the process.

Japanese Researchers Uncovered Unexpected Properties in a Newly Discovered Superconductor

04.13.2019 10:41 AM

Superconducting material, a layered bismuth chalcogenide with a four-fold symmetric structure, reveals only two-fold symmetry in its superconductivity

Nuclear Fallout in Melting Glaciers Poses Danger

04.12.2019 22:11 PM

Nuclear meltdowns and weapons testing found in melting glaciers may be potentially hazardous like a ticking time bomb.

UNHQ Calls For Floating Cities Due To Climate Change

04.08.2019 22:22 PM

The rise in the sea levels due to the problem on the warming of the Earth is getting worse that experts think we might need to consider building floating cities for survival.

UK To Release Sabre Space Plane Technology

04.08.2019 20:56 PM

A team of UK engineers developed a new propulsion system and they say that their technology has passed yet another milestone.

Cutting Carbon Emissions By Using Plastic Crystal-Made Fridges

04.07.2019 21:49 PM

Scientists develop fridges that can reduce carbon emissions Chinese researchers have developed plastic crystals that are alternative cooling materials for fridges.

Earth Hour Went Off Without a Hitch with Cities All Over the World in Participation

04.02.2019 09:48 AM

Various cities across the globe go dark for a whole hour. Cities around the world were marking Earth Hour on Saturday night by turning off the lights in a call for global action on climate change.