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A team of engineers is using nanoparticle “inks” (as shown here) to develop cheap solar cells. Lead researcher Brian Korgel says the inks, which are semitransparent, could help realize the prospect of having windows that double as solar cells.
TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—Solar cells may soon be much cheaper to produce thanks to nanoparticle “inks” that could potentially be painted onto buildings or rooftops to absorb sunlight. Continue…
Friday, August 21, 2009 15:51 - 1 Comment
Society & Culture - May 21, 2009 13:48 - 0 Comments
Alarmed to dismissive: U.S. views on global warming
YALE (US)—Americans fall into six distinct groups regarding their climate change beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, according to a new report, “Global Warming’s Six Americas,” by researchers at Yale and George Mason universities. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 20, 2009 10:54 - 1 Comment
Locally grown, but is that lettuce really ‘green’?
U. CHICAGO (US)— When it comes to food, local is where it’s at for those concerned about their carbon footprint. But Pamela Martin from the University of Chicago says the idea that local foods are more sustainable is really just an assumption. She and her students are crunching the numbers, determined to find out if regional agriculture really does have a green edge over conventional framing. (more…)
