Not only is she thinner than you … her muscles work better, too
‘Poor fuel economy’ in the muscles may help lean people stay that way We all know the type: The friend or colleague who stays slim … Read more
Energy
Algorithm improves the efficiency of small wind turbines
Small wind turbines tend to be located in areas where wind conditions are more unfavourable. “The control systems of current wind turbines are not adaptative; … Read more
Biodiesel from gator fat with less waste
Chicken fat, pork fat or beef fat –– none is the cornerstone of a healthful diet –– but animal fats, including those from alligators, could … Read more
US power plant emissions down
Power plants that use natural gas and a new technology to squeeze more energy from the fuel release far less of the greenhouse gas carbon … Read more
A better, cheaper catalyst for water-splitting devices
Solar energy appears to be the only form of renewable that can be exploited at levels that match the world’s growing needs. However, it is … Read more
Exercise counters the physiological effects of Christmas excess
Daily exercise lessens many of the harmful physiological effects of short-term overeating and inactivity, shows a new study [published 15 December] in The Journal of … Read more
Runaway process drives intermediate-depth earthquakes
Stanford scientists may have solved the mystery of what drives a type of earthquake that occurs deep within the Earth and accounts for one in … Read more
How do we balance needs of energy, water, and climate?
In deciding how best to meet the world’s growing needs for energy, the answers depend crucially on how the question is framed. Looking for the … Read more
Scientists ID Genes for Upping Oil in Plant Leaves
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have identified the key genes required for oil production and accumulation in plant leaves and … Read more
Tiny ‘LEGO brick’ -style studs make solar panels a quarter more efficient
Rows of aluminium studs help solar panels extract more energy from sunlight than those with flat surfaces. Most solar cells used in homes and industry … Read more
New Connection between Stacked Solar Cells Can Handle Energy of 70,000 Suns
North Carolina State University researchers have come up with a new technique for improving the connections between stacked solar cells, which should improve the overall … Read more
