When a star gets too close to a black hole, it causes sparks to fly. And in theory, neutrinos, which are subatomic particles, might do the same thing as well. When a supermassive black hole devours a wandering star, it creates a brilliant light show as the star is torn
The way people utilize energy is rapidly evolving. However, the transition to renewable sources has to take place much more quickly if we are going to be able to stop the increase in average world temperatures. This applies not just to the production of electricity, but also to heating, buildings,
Did early human inventions such as bows and arrows, houses, and boats arise from natural intelligence superior to that of chimps, lions, and other species? Or did these artifacts result from the slow accumulation of knowledge—tiny changes made over many generations that comprise the transmission of collective cultural wisdom? It
Solar energy collection and use is not a new phenomenon. In reality, magnifying sunrays to create fire goes back to the seventh century. Moving forward in time to the nineteenth century, we can see the origins of modern solar photovoltaics, which are still employed in the manufacture of solar panels
The European Commission hopes to kickstart a large-scale solar energy deployment and revive Europe’s solar manufacturing sector. According to a draft paper, the idea is part of its effort to wean nations off Russian natural resources. “Solar power and heat are critical for reducing the EU’s reliance on Russian natural
Our eyes are able to detect light, photons, but nothing else. However, the universe looks very different if we observe it by detecting other particles, such as neutrinos. In our head, at mid-height, we have two fantastic particle detectors: our eyes. Specifically, they are able to detect photons, which are
The cost of generating renewable energy from solar and wind has dropped dramatically over the years, and it is currently similar, if not cheaper, than energy generated from fossil fuels. So, why hasn’t it entirely taken over the energy sector? The reason for this is because when it comes to
The most important lesson we can take away from the previous few years for many companies and organizations is that truly revolutionary change isn’t as tough to achieve as first believed provided there is a strong drive and passion to do it. In a variety of ways, the COVID-19 pandemic
Graphene has the potential to greatly help to the development of renewables: in Catania, a workshop organized by the Graphene Flagship in collaboration with IIT and sponsored by EGP looked at possibilities for photovoltaics and energy storage. The meteoric rise of renewable energy sources is partly owing to scientific advancement,
Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are looking for alternatives to fossil fuels as gas and oil prices skyrocket amid the fear of a Russian oil and gas embargo. It is becoming clearer that Germany’s most vital business is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, according to a study of environmental statistics. When
