Making waves as the material that will revolutionize electronics, graphene -- composed of a single layer of carbon atoms -- has nonetheless been challenging to produce in a way that will be practical for innovative electronics applications. Researchers have discovered a method to synthesize high quality graphene in a controlled manner that may pave the way for next-generation electronics application.
Astronomers report in the journal <em>Nature</em> that organic compounds of unexpected complexity exist throughout the Universe. The results suggest that complex organic compounds are not the sole domain of life but can be made naturally by stars.
Capable of flying far, carrying large loads and powered only by the sun, could this airship hybrid be the future of aviation?
Ocean Energy - Micronesia to boast first island to be 100% renewable powered - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
An American-based investment group has secured a power purchase agreement with the Namibian government to build a 500-megawatt photovoltaic power plant near the capital of Windhoek.
(PhysOrg.com) -- Like all galaxies, our Milky Way is home to a strange substance called dark matter. Dark matter is invisible, betraying its presence only through its gravitational pull. Without dark matter holding them together, our galaxy
(PhysOrg.com) -- A research project at Microsoft Research Cambridge has brought forth a prototype called Holodesk, which lets you manipulate virtual objects with your hand. You literally "get your hands on" the virtual display. According to the official description from its creators, there is at work a "novel real-time algorithm for representing hands and other physical objects" allowing physically realistic interaction between real and virtual 3-D objects.
The ability to see through walls is no longer the stuff of science fiction, thanks to new radar technology. Researchers have built a system that can see through walls from some distance away, giving an instantaneous picture of the activity on the other side.
Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. They have achieved and demonstrated a record voltage for organic photovoltaic cells that means these highly flexible, low cost solar cells can now be devolved for commercial uses in a wide range of consumer electronics.
Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a thermoplastic polyester which occurs naturally in bacteria as Ralstonia eutropha and Bacillus megaterium. Even though PHB is biodegradable and is not dependent on fossil resources, this bioplastic has been traditionally too expensive to produce to replace petroleum-based plastics. New research describes an alternative method of producing PHB in microalgae.
During our live chat with Solarcentury's Jeremy Leggett yesterday, we started out by discussing the high profile solar railway bridge his company is helping install in central London as
Could the brain be using electromagnetic fields to communicate between hemispheres
Biogas - Germany, also leader in ?poo power? - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
"Congratulations LkCa 15! You've given birth to a proto-exoplanet!"
