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Cluster Mission Indicates Turbulent Eddies May Warm the Solar Wind
January 8, 2013 — The sun ejects a continuous flow of electrically charged particles and magnetic fields in the form of the solar wind -- and this wind is hotter than it should be. A new study of data obtained by ... > full story -
Wind Energy
Energy and the Environment
Renewable Energy
Environmental Science
Energy Technology
Sustainability
A New Point of Reference for Offshore Energy Development
January 8, 2013 — A new Department of Energy research facility could help bring the U.S. closer to generating power from the winds and waters along America's coasts and help alleviate a major hurdle for offshore wind ... > full story -
'Gusty Winds' in Space Turbulence: First Direct Measurement of Its Kind in the Lab
December 17, 2012 — Imagine riding in an airplane as the plane is jolted back and forth by gusts of wind that you can't prove exist but are there nonetheless. Similar turbulence exists in space, and a research team has ... > full story -
Engineer Looks to Dragonflies, Bats for Flight Lessons
December 13, 2012 — Scientists are using wind tunnels and imaging tests to learn the aerodynamics that allow dragonflies and bats to get off the ground in the slow-speed, high-drag conditions of small-scale ... > full story -
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Wind and Solar Power Paired With Storage Could Power Grid 99.9 Percent of the Time
December 10, 2012 — Renewable energy could fully power a large electric grid 99.9 percent of the time by 2030 at costs comparable to today's electricity expenses, according to new research. A well-designed combination ... > full story -
Electricity from Water Mains: Inline Hydropower System Generates Power from Water Pipelines
December 10, 2012 — A novel inline hydropower system generates power from water pipelines. In full operation, an array of in-pipe turbines is expected to save 700kWh of electricity and reduce 560 kg of carbon dioxide ... > full story -
Wind Speeds in Southern New England Declining Inland, Remaining Steady on Coast: Climate Change, Urbanization Among Possible Causes
December 5, 2012 — Oceanographers have analyzed long-term data from several anemometers in southern New England and found that average wind speeds have declined by about 15 percent at inland sites while speeds have ... > full story -
Energy and the Environment
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Energy Technology
Energy and Resources
Batteries
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Greener Storage for Green Energy
November 29, 2012 — Renewable energy solutions like wind and solar operate on nature’s timetable. When the sun blazes or when the breeze blows, power is plentiful—but not necessarily at the moments when ... > full story -
New Model Reveals How Huddling Penguins Share Heat Fairly
November 17, 2012 — Penguins that face the bitter cold and icy winds of Antarctica often huddle together in large groups for warmth during storms. Mathematicians have created a model that shows how the penguins share ... > full story -
Wind Energy
Energy and the Environment
Renewable Energy
Energy Technology
Environmental Science
Energy and Resources
The Energy of Stunt Kites
November 12, 2012 — It may seem as though the German plains are all but tapped out when it comes to wind energy production. To refute this theory researchers are sending stunt kites into the skies to harness the wind ... > full story
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