technology

Solar Decathlon

By building eco-houses, students are jump-starting careers

By Melissa Pandika September 1, 2013

In this story: cool schools, clean energy, technology

West Virginia University students—wearing T-shirts that say "Preserving Energy with Appalachian Knowledge"—at the 2013 Solar Decathlon at the Orange County Great Park (known for its giant orange balloon).

Electrify the Elements

Some use the water, sun, and wind for adventure. Others turn these forces into electricity. A small elite do both.

By David Ferris September 1, 2013

In this story: technology, clean energy

Plastic Eaters

By Wendy Becktold September 1, 2013

In this story: technology, women, plastic

Clean Energy From Old mines

By David Ferris September 1, 2013

In this story: clean energy, technology

Off-grid toilets

By Paul Rauber April 4, 2014

In this story: technology, clean water

Super Solar

By David Ferris March 12, 2014

In this story: technology, clean energy, activism, solar

It Takes A Village

By Paul Rauber March 12, 2014

In this story: technology, clean energy, activism, energy efficiency

Driverless Cars, Greener Cities

By David Ferris March 12, 2014

In this story: design, urban planning, technology, clean energy, activism

Bananas

In the future, will bananas solve all our problems?

By Dashka Slater March 11, 2014

In this story: food and drink, science, technology

Look to the Fishes

Biomimicry provides design for cheaper, smaller turbines

By Edward Humes March 12, 2013

In this story: technology, wind, clean energy

CalTech biophysicist (and MacArthur Foundation "genius grant" winner) John Dabiri applied what he learned studying the fluid dynamics of schooling fish to design an entirely new wind turbine.

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