Wave beams mix and stir the ocean to create climate
Waves deep within the ocean play an important role in establishing ocean circulation, arising when tidal currents oscillate over an uneven ocean bottom. The...
Solar heating could cover over 80 percent of domestic heating requirements in Nordic countries
By using suitable systems, more than 80 percent of heating energy for Finnish households could be produced using solar energy with competitive prices. This...
Future trucks fueled by hydrogen created with solar power: Exhaust? Pure water vapor
Heavy-duty trucks will soon be driving around in Trondheim, Norway, fueled by hydrogen created with solar power, and emitting only pure water vapor as...
Great opportunities for marine research with new underwater vehicle
An autonomous underwater vehicle offers promise for advanced marine research use. This will make it possible to conduct detailed studies of the seabed at...
Wet and stormy weather lashed California coast… 8,200 years ago
An analysis of stalagmite records from White Moon Cave in the Santa Cruz Mountains shows that 8200 years ago the California coast underwent 150...
Watching cities grow
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Simple tactic results in dramatic water conservation, study shows
Rain or shine has new meaning thanks to an innovative, inexpensive and simple tactic that will really change how people think about watering their...
Tiny bubbles provide tremendous propulsion in new microparticles research
A new technique could have significant implications in the development of micromotors and optical devices for use in solar cell optics, report researchers.
Freshwater from salt water using only solar energy
A federally funded research effort to revolutionize water treatment has yielded a direct solar desalination technology that uses energy from sunlight alone to heat...
Sustainable ethanol from carbon dioxide? A possible path
A recent discovery could lead to a new, more sustainable way to make ethanol without corn or other crops. This promising technology has three...
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