Another day, another ambitious company emerges to harness the power of the Sun from Earth's orbit. Okay, it's not quite that common an occurrence, but there are indeed a number of firms giving this a ...

Discover how to build a portable DIY solar charger for your smartphone using simple materials like copper foil tape, a micro-USB cable, and hot glue. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through each ...

On one ordinary day back in 2012, a hefty envelope turned up in my snail mail containing a very kind letter along with a mechanical drawing so detailed it made me want to chew my hair. The sender ...

With low temperatures hitting the Hill City, homeowners aren't just bundling up, they're bracing for what impact the cold could have on their wallets. Lynchburg's Salvation Army opens winter shelter ...

Every Boy Scout or Girl Guide probably had the experience of building a simple solar oven: an insulated box, some aluminum foil, and plastic wrap, and voila! On warm, sunny, summer days, you can bake.

Solar is a clean, renewable energy source, which decreases deforestation, fossil fuel usage, and greenhouse gas emissions. Solar ovens are devices that collect energy from sunlight to focus the heat ...

Have you ever wondered if you could cook using just the power of the sun? With a simple solar oven, you can! This hands-on science project demonstrates how solar energy can be converted into heat to ...

After watching this video, you'll never want to use your conventional oven again. Solar cooking technology has come a long way from the aluminum foil covered box. These things cook! Plus, they are ...

Juggling the preparation of holiday dishes can be overwhelming. It’s a mad dash to ensure the turkey is cooked, the cheese is melted on the macaroni, the green bean casserole is perfect, the rolls are ...

FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Fitchburg Farms had to limit their afternoon hours because of extreme heat until Wednesday. “With all the glass walls and like the roof and everything, it just ends up being kind of ...