Researchers created transparent solar windows that capture sunlight at the edges, cutting PV cell needs while keeping buildings visually unchanged.

Nanotechnology never ceases to amaze me. Considering how complex we humans like to make things, not to mention how big we like to make things (SUVs anyone?), going ultra-small holds so many ...

Posted: Mar 05, 2010 Powering nanotechnology devices with novel surface energy generators (Nanowerk Spotlight) Surface energy is ubiquitous in nature and it plays an important role in many scientific ...

MicroGen Systems is developing a product that will scavenge energy from naturally occurring vibration (e.g. a vibrating car), and extend the lifetime of rechargeable batteries or replace them all ...