Search Results for "energy"
A surprising new source of renewable energy: Kites
Yes, I'm serious. Yes, I am now singing "Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest heights" in my signature off-key way. The Guardian newspaper reports that scientists from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, one of Europe's...
Posted on August 6, 2008 11:29 AM
Green Tech: "No More Power Bills -- Ever"
That's the headline on this look at the awesome house that New Jersey engineer Mike Strizki hath wrought. It's not what you thought the future would look like. Strizki converts sunshine into electricity using photovoltaic panels - and then...
Posted on June 20, 2008 9:35 AM
Eyebeam's Feedback Show
Currently ongoing at digital art institution Eyebeam is Feedback, which is a collection of experimental green design. As compact fluorescent light bulbs and solar powered patio lights continue to become more mainstream, Feedback reminds us that there are still...
Posted on March 27, 2008 6:08 PM
Reduce your energy bills with the Belkin Conserve Surge Protector
Did you know that if you completely turn off your electronic equipment rather than leave them on standby mode, you can save as much as 20% on your energy bill? Well, apparently you can. But, despite knowing this, being...
Posted on January 19, 2008 4:18 PM
In the future: Power your cell phone with your shirt
The word "functional," as it relates to clothing, may take on a whole new meaning in the near future, when your hi-tech shirt will not only wick moisture and keep mosquitos away, but will also power your portable devices....
Posted on October 27, 2007 5:16 PM
TED Electricity Monitor
This innocuous-looking device could come in handy if you're coughing up huge electricity payments but have no clue about your usage pattern. It's a small device called The Energy Detective (TED) – a home energy monitor that can track...
Posted on October 25, 2007 2:04 PM
Making energy from natural vibrations
Small as batteries get, there are some devices that are just too small or sensitive to be fitted with them. That's where the tiny vibration-powered generator developed by the University of Southampton might be able to do the trick....
Posted on July 10, 2007 10:16 AM
