To the casual observer, solar panels are solar panels. But looks can be deceiving. In the past, solar panels had a clunky effect that ruined the aesthetics of your roof. However, thanks to ...

This activity is part of the Science Friday Sun Camp collection! The Sun is undoubtedly the powerhouse of the solar system. It’s been generating energy for 4.5 billion years, and it will continue to ...

Nanogenerators represent a revolutionary advancement in renewable energy technology, enabling the harvesting of previously untapped energy within our living environment. As global efforts to replace ...

Geothermal energy has been limited to places with subtera reservoirs of hot water. A new technology being proven in Utah is expanding it to exploit dry hot rock underground. A new type of climate ...

MIT’s concrete supercapacitor reports 10x higher energy storage; an organic electrolyte raises voltage, with clear limits for ...

Developing economies are struggling to build energy infrastructure to support industry and bring electricity to far-flung villages. At the same time, industrialized economies are straining to balance ...