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Black Box Bot Soaks Up Heat, Then Follows You Around and Keeps You Warm

When it gets cold out, staying warm usually means either ...

Tue 7 Feb 12 from Discover Magazine

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Stanford system could allow EVs to recharge from the road, while moving

The greatest obstacle standing in the way of electric-vehicle adoption - besides crafty, deceitful right wingers - is limited range. Electric vehicles can only travel 100 miles (161 km) on their ...

Tue 7 Feb 12 from Gizmag

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MIT envisions DIY solar cells made from grass clippings

Research scientist Andreas Mershin has a dream to bring inexpensive solar power to the masses, especially those in developing countries. After years of research, he and his team at MIT's Center ...

Sun 5 Feb 12 from Gizmag

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Solar start-ups set new efficiency records

(PhysOrg.com) -- Although Alta Devices and Semprius make different types of solar panels, both start-ups have been breaking records in the past few days. Santa Clara, Calif.-based Alta Devices ...

23 hours ago from PhysOrg

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Report on Texas fire urges firefighters to consider wind effects

(PhysOrg.com) -- Wind conditions at a fire scene can make a critical difference on the behavior of the blaze and the safety of firefighters, even indoors, according to a new report by the National ...

19 hours ago from PhysOrg

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Google leads on climate issues, followed by Cisco, Ericsson

Google ranks best among IT companies for using and advocating clean energy, says environmental group Greenpeace.

17 hours ago from USA today

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Bendy battery gives smart fabrics a charge

A flexible battery that can be woven unobtrusively into fabrics could one day provide electricity for your gadgets

Sun 5 Feb 12 from Newscientist

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U.S. to lease waters off Mid-Atlantic for wind farms

Lighting Maryland homes with power from giant turbines off Ocean City moved closer to reality Thursday, as federal officials announced they are ready to lease vast areas along the Mid-Atlantic ...

Tue 7 Feb 12 from PhysOrg

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When Is an Electric Bike Like a Suitcase?

When it's the Boxx. This isn't your grandfather's electric bike. (Assuming he had one?)

Fri 3 Feb 12 from MIT Technology Review

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