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High-Efficiency Quantum Dot Solar Cells Developed
October 26, 2012 — Scientists have demonstrated the first solar cell with external quantum efficiency (EQE) exceeding 100 percent for photons with energies in the solar ... > full story -
Energy and the Environment
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Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Must Target Energy Efficiency, Experts Say
October 26, 2012 — More must be done to develop energy efficient cars, buildings and domestic appliances to address climate change – according to new research. Twice as much effort is spent developing energy ... > full story -
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Let It Snow! Solar Panels Can Take It
October 24, 2012 — Even if the weather outside is frightful, solar cells can still generate a delightful amount of ... > full story -
Earth's Magnetosphere Behaves Like a Sieve
October 24, 2012 — Our protective magnetic bubble lets the solar wind in under a wider range of conditions than previously believed. Earth’s magnetic field is our planet’s first line of defense against the ... > full story -
NASA Sees Active Region on the Sun Emit Another Flare
October 23, 2012 — The sun emitted a significant solar flare on Oct. 22, 2012, peaking at 11:17 pm EDT. The flare came from an active region on the left side of the sun that has been numbered AR 1598, which has already ... > full story -
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Air Conditioning Consumes One Third of Peak Electric Consumption in the Summer
October 22, 2012 — Air conditioning in homes may account for up to one third of electricity use during periods in the summer when the most energy is required in large cities, according to a study carried out in Spain. ... > full story -
Offsetting Global Warming: Targeting Solar Geoengineering to Minimize Risk and Inequality
October 21, 2012 — By tailoring geoengineering efforts by region and by need, a new model promises to maximize the effectiveness of solar radiation management while mitigating its potential side effects and ... > full story -
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Solar Power Used to Study Elephants in Africa
October 19, 2012 — A team of elephant researchers has transformed a remote corner of southern Africa into a high-tech field camp run entirely on sunlight. The seasonal solar-powered research camp gives scientists a ... > full story -
Solar Power Is Contagious
October 18, 2012 — People are more likely to install a solar panel on their home if their neighbors have one, according to a new study. The researchers studied clusters of solar installations throughout California from ... > full story -
New Class of Power Inverter Could Mean Cheaper, Faster Hybrid Vehicles
October 17, 2012 — The discovery of a new class of power inverter could mean cheaper, faster hybrid vehicles and other green products. Scientists have invented a power inverter that employs just a single switching ... > full story
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