A Cheap Trick Enables Energy-Efficient Carbon Capture
Using lime to scrub carbon dioxide from power plant smokestacks could cut emissions efficiently and cheaply.
Energy
Europe's Carbon Trading Problems May Influence U.S. Climate Policy
A flooded carbon market could help make the case for carbon taxation in the United States.
Ultrathin Layers of Platinum Could Help Make Hydrogen Cars Affordable
A fast and easy way to deposit platinum could reduce the amount of the precious metal needed for fuel cells.
Solar Startup Silevo Scales Up, Even as Others Shut Down
The company thinks its novel solar technology can take on competitors in China.
Augmented Light Bulb Turns a Desk Into a Touch Screen
A computer that can be screwed into a light socket can project interactive images onto any nearby surface.
Five New Government-Backed Energy Projects that Stand Out
Sixty-six new energy research projects were announced on Wednesday. Here are some interesting ones.
General Electric Pitches an Industrial Internet
With more sensors and more data, GE wants to wring efficiency from industrial systems.
Toyota Plugs Away at the Next-Gen Electric-Car Battery
Magnesium-ion batteries promise to be cheaper and more energy-dense than lithium-ion ones.
Nanoparticles Make Steam without Bringing Water to a Boil
A new trick could reduce the energy needed for many industrial processes and make solar thermal energy much cheaper.
Exploding Engine Could Reduce Fuel Consumption
The military and GE have made strides toward a practical detonation engine.
