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National Science Foundation
Monday, February 13, 2012
A multinational research team is developing biochars--fine-grained, highly porous charcoal that helps soils retain nutrients and water.
Tags: biochar
National Science Foundation
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
A team of engineers and scientists at North Carolina State University has developed a new method for harvesting marine algae. By applying an electric charge they change the chemistry of the algae cell boundary and cause cells to clump together.
National Science Foundation
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Northwestern University researchers have found that microbial fuel cells designed to produce electricity and clean wastewater, or biofilm reactors, are more efficient when biofilms don't become too thick.
Tags: fuel cells, Northwestern University, Microbial Fuel Cell
National Science Foundation
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
H. Peter Vollhardt and collaborators at the University of California, Berkeley, have discovered molecules composed of organic material and metal that store sunlight in the form of usable thermal energy.
Tags: Berkeley, University of California
National Science Foundation
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Climate CoLab--a new online forum developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology--brings large numbers of citizens together to develop creative solutions to complex problems such as climate change.
Tags: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Climate CoLab
National Science Foundation
Thursday, June 21, 2012
In the Nevada desert, solar energy is on the rise, literally! Check out this video that shows the construction of a solar power tower. The new technology involved can help store more solar energy so the energy grid can be more reliable for its users...
Tags: What's in Store for Energy
Planet Forward
Thursday, May 26, 2011
In this week's webisode, we bring you an idea from the National Science Foundation about the benefits of green roofs. Also hear from a Planet Forward member who shows us her small business of painting roofs white for an environmental benefit.
Tags: National Science Foundation, science nation, white roofs, green roofs
The George Washington University
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
This week, our WEBISODE focuses on “GreenStreets,” a project from Drexel University Professor and NSF funded scientist, Franco Montalto. Got storm water? He's working on a solution!