U.S. scientists have developed a technology to produce inexpensive solar cells that can be painted or printed on flexible plastic sheets. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

According to IBM’s annual “Next Five in Five” report, thin-film solar cells will be embedded in driveways, sidewalks, paint, rooftop, and windows within 5 years. picked by Nateebiinature 12 months ago

Nanostructured plastic solar cells could be put into use on a broad scale. As a start, they could be incorporated into purses or backpacks to charge cellular phones or mp3 players, but eventually they could make in important contribution to the electrical power supply. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Or thereabouts. In July of 2007, the Solar Taxi embarked on a trip of 32,000 miles around the world. The car is completely solar powered and took a few more than 80 days to traverse the planet. picked by cactushair 12 months ago

For the first time, astronomers think that they've found evidence of an alien solar system around a star close enough to Earth to be visible to the naked eye. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Stem cell researchers at UCLA were able to grow functioning cardiac cells using mouse skin cells that had been reprogrammed into cells with the same unlimited properties as embryonic stem cells. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Using the Sun Earth Connection Coronal and Heliospheric Investigation (SECCHI) instruments on board NASA's Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) spacecraft, a consortium of scientists has seen, for the first time, large waves of solar material sweeping past Earth. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Globs of human fat removed during liposuction conceal versatile cells that are more quickly and easily coaxed to become induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, than are the skin cells most often used by researchers, according to a new study from Stanford's School of Medicine. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

The blood that is shed during menstruation by women can become a good source of stem cells that can be used to create numerous types of human cells. Scientists managed to grow nine different types of cells, including heart, liver and lung cells. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

The success in repairing a damaged layer of retinal cells in mice implies that blood stem cells taken from bone marrow can be programmed to restore a variety of cells and tissues, including ones involved in cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. picked by kakana 4 months ago

Adding solar cells on top and handles on the base that can rotate the canopy to get the most efficient orientation in relation to the sun, these canopies can provide at the same time shade and energy.

Here you can see how these canopies look on a school yard: picked by leehblanc 2 years ago

New images released today by ESO delve into the heart of a cosmic cloud, called RCW 38, crowded with budding stars and planetary systems. There, young stars bombard fledgling suns and planets with powerful winds and blazing light, helped in their task by short-lived, massive stars that explode as supernovae. In some cases, this onslaught cooks away the matter that may eventually form new solar sy... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

A team of scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health has successfully grown multiple types of retina cells from two types of stem cells — suggesting a future in which damaged retinas could be repaired by cells grown from the patient's own skin. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The Global Positioning System, relied on for everything from navigating cars and airplanes to transferring money between banks, may be threatened by powerful solar flares, a panel of scientists warned. picked by suebe 3 years ago

Researchers from Wake Forest University (WFU) in the U.S. report that they have developed flexible organic solar cells with an energy efficiency surpassing 6 percent, more than double the 3 percent efficiency they reached two years ago. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

This solar powered laptop features powerful batteries that are recharged by wide Solar Panel attached to the computer. picked by thinkpozzitive 2 years ago

Incredible solar powered aircrafts ready to change the way we’ll fly in the green future...... picked by yashibn 3 years ago

Scientists have used embryonic stem cells to generate blood -- a feat that could eventually lead to endless supplies of type O-negative blood, a rare blood type prized by doctors for its versatility picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

A groundbreaking took place Monday at Nellis Air Force Base, just north of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the desolate, arid, windswept Mojave Desert. The ceremony will initiate construction on what will be the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) array in the United States, capable of producing 15-18 megawatts of power. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Fully functioning teeth have been grown from stem cells planted in the mouths of mice, scientists said today.

The researchers in Japan hope the breakthrough could proved not only to be an important step towards being able to replace teeth in humans but eventually replacing organs, lost or damaged as a result of disease, injury or aging. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago