Using a technique called high-resolution atomic force microscopy (AFM), researchers in China have visualized the molecular structure of a hydrogen bond: http://io9.com/the-very-first-image-of-a-hydrogen-bond-1426759827
Monthly Archives: September 2013
A New World Record In Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers just hit a new world record in Solar Cell efficiency: http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/09/26/2681701/super-efficient-solar-cells/
Algea Create More Effecient Gasoline than Corn
How algae could create better, more efficient gasoline than corn: http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/09/23/2665541/algae-biofuels-study/
GM’s New Plan. . .
GM’s New Plans to challenge Tesla’s Electric Battery Dominance: http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/09/18/2640141/affordable-electric-vehicle/
Carbon-Free Biologically-Grown Bricks.
Carbon-Free, Biologically=grown Bricks Win Green Business Competition http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/09/17/2631221/biobricks/
Voyager 1 as seen from Earth!
An unprecedented glimpse of Voyager 1 as seen from Earth: http://io9.com/an-unprecedented-glimpse-of-voyager-1-as-seen-from-eart-1332889148
NASA Spacecraft Embarks on Historic Journey!
NASA Spacecraft Embarks on Historic Journey into interstellar space: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/voyager/voyager20130912.html#.Ujib3NKsiG5
Batteries and Plug-Ins Dominate the Frankfurt Auto Show!
Every year, automakers of the world fill the Frankfurt convention center with the newest car technology and designs. This year at the Frankfurt Auto Show, that means hybrids and full-electric cars are stealing the show, with a large number of the 70 world-premier vehicles running on either battery power or hybrid gas-electric systems. http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/09/10/2598351/frankfurt-auto-electric/
Could spent coffee grounds be used to produce biofuels?
Around 1 million tons of coffee grounds are thrown out in America each year, and most go into landfills. http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/09/10/2595571/coffee-tea-climate-solution/
Can you clean up the oceans in under 5 years and make a profit!
19-year-old inventor finds way to clean up the world’s oceans in under 5 years time http://vr-zone.com/articles/19-year-old-inventor-finds-way-to-clean-up-the-worlds-oceans-in-under-5-years-time/19381.html