Tag Archives: Alternative energy

Fracking fuels energy debate

This site has been drilled and fractured and is now producing gas.
Credit: ANGA

The hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, of deep shale deposits is unearthing a lot of natural gas — and controversy

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Letting molecules do the work

Why go to the trouble of carefully building electric circuits when the circuits can build themselves?

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Sugar Power for Cell Phones

New technology could lead to cell phones that are powered by sweet drinks.

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Bugs with Gas

Microbes living in sand under the sea may produce gases such as propane.

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Microbes at the Gas Pump

Bacteria and other organisms can turn waste plant material into fuel for cars.

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Power of the Wind

Wind is the fastest growing source of electricity in the world.

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Cold House, Hot House, Green House

Saving energy at home requires paying attention to the building’s windows, walls, and roof.

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Drawing Energy out of Wastewater

Microbes in a fuel cell can generate electricity from plant and animal waste in water.

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