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Want To See The Future Of Housing? It's Coming To Asheville
The VISION House Asheville represents the future of housing with its sustainable, resilient and affordable design. Asheville, NC is a unique tourist destination that fewer than 100,000 people call home. It represents many other small towns across…
What is life with a heat pump actually like? An Octopus expert reveals all
Switching to clean heating technology isn't just a win for the planet; it completely transforms how your home feels day-to-day. Now that we've busted the biggest myths, it's time to look at what day-to-day life actually looks like once your new…
Roberts' latest radio brings solar power and Bluetooth to a retro classic
Roberts has expanded its Revival range with the new Revival Uno Solar radio. Priced at £200, Roberts says the portable radio has been designed for listeners who “appreciate timeless design” and “the simple pleasure of…
The stunning vision of skyscrapers and underground cities on the moon
NASA's vision for establishing an enduring human presence on the moon is moving from science fiction toward reality. But what could entire cities look like on the moon? In May, the space agency unveiled a detailed plan for a Moon Base near the…
How global energy production is changing, in 6 charts
The world is using more electricity than ever, but where this energy comes from is changing. Renewable sources like wind and solar power are growing rapidly, especially in certain parts of the world. Here's a closer look at long-term trends in…
Rocket launch costs have dropped 96% since 1960. How low can they go?
The costs of space launch have fallen 96% in the past six decades and have the potential to plummet by nearly as much by 2040, a new study finds. However, such an improvement might get hampered by a number of challenges, such as the rise of space…
King impressed by design of 'Europe's first eco mosque'
The King said he was impressed by the design of Europe's first eco mosque and praised “all the care and attention which has been lavished on it”. Charles, 77, was told about the environmental credentials of Cambridge Central Mosque as…
Landfill Panels Soak Up The Sun
One city's trash is a solar company's treasure — now that more than 1,900 solar panels are generating electricity atop the capped New Haven landfill. City officials and partners gathered atop the landfill to celebrate the completion of the…
EV and solar power adoption accelerates in the Philippines
MANILA – On sunny days, Ateneo de Manila University assistant professor Joben Ilagan plugs his family's new electric vehicle into their home in Pasig, Metro Manila, and charges it using power generated by solar panels on the roof. The family…
In Space, Magnets Could Unlock Acceleration Without Rocket Fuel
One of the primary limiting factors for satellites is that they can never refuel. While they might get their electricity from solar panels, they move using fuel-powered thrusters. Once the satellite is out of gas, it just becomes dead weight in…
This teardrop camper's wing-like awnings turn any campsite into a comfortable outdoor living room
A teardrop trailer is great until you actually have to spend the day around it. You get a comfortable place to sleep, a kitchen tucked neatly into the rear hatch, and a footprint that's easy to tow almost anywhere. What you don't get is much living…
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors
A physician and neuroscientist who studies how anesthesia affects the brain; a leader in aerospace engineering, policy, and education; and the founding head of MIT's Department of Biological Engineering have been awarded MIT's highest faculty…
Space Launch Costs Have Fallen 96% Since 1960. They Aren't Done Yet.
Cambridge University researchers say orbital solar power, asteroid mining, and space-based manufacturing could soon make business sense. SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch. SpaceX/NASA Rapidly falling launch costs are making space more accessible than…
Plans to revitalise church hall would create community garden and extra parking
The parochial church council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Church want to make improvements to the Sunday School building at the Savile Road, Elland, church. In early May another application – to convert the building into four…
Scientists build world's first commercial-size indium-free tandem solar cell
Scientists have developed a new type of high-efficiency solar cell that replaces the rare and expensive metal indium with much cheaper tin, an advance that could help lower the cost of future solar panels while making them easier to manufacture on…
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