Bacteria May Communicate Through Nanowires
Some bacteria grow electrical hair that lets them link up in big biological circuits, possibly communicating and sharing energy. "This is the first measurement of...
Helicopter Powered by Hydrogen
A hydrogen-powered, zero-carbon-emission and environmentally friendly but expensive helicopter has been designed and realized by Avimech International Aircraft, a private company categorized as Aircraft...
Atmospheric warming altering ocean salinity and the water cycle
A clear change in salinity has been detected in the world's oceans, signaling shifts and acceleration in the global rainfall and evaporation cycle tied...
A Network of Recharge Points for Electric Vehicles in Spain
Spanish energy group Endesa it has signed Wednesday an agreement with Japanese automaker Nissan to set up a network of recharge points for electric...
Light Therapy Could Treat Depression As Good As Prozac
Scientists are using bright light therapy to treat depression. This would be a new treatment option, no pills are involved so, Prozac may stand...
Solar cells can be made thinner, lighter and cheaper
Solar cells are a key technology in the drive toward cleaner energy production. Unfortunately, solar technology is not yet economically competitive and the cost...
Hydrogen fuel cell from seawater
Researchers have developed a method that uses aluminum and a liquid alloy to extract hydrogen from seawater to run engines in boats and ships,...
Invisibility Cloaks Could Work
An Invisible Man with perfect vision sounds like a superhero from a comic, but may be close to reality thanks to scientists...
Carbon sequestration: Boon or burden
The idea to sequester carbon is gaining support as a way to avoid global warming. For example, the European Union plans to invest billions...
Rechargeable batteries and hydrogen-fuel production cheaper now
A team of researchers at MIT has found one of the most effective catalysts ever discovered for splitting oxygen atoms from water molecules —...