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GE jet cooling tech could enable thinner, more energy-efficient gadgets
The same approach used to optimize air flow for jet engines could be used to replace the fans traditionally used in notebooks, tablets and electronics devices.
Good-bye books, hello e-books
The number of people who are reading printed books is declining. But reading isn’t. According to the Pew Research Center, we're buying Kindles and Nooks and reading more e-books at a rapidly growing rate.
6 trends that will drive electric vehicle adoption in 2013
Innovations in charging infrastructure and new battery technologies will help get the industry out of first gear over the next 12 months.
Wastewater treatment robot is fueled by human sewage
This isn't just potty talk. The experimental EcBot III uses the microbes in human waste to generate electricity, creating power from the water it cleans.
China's e-vehicle development falls short
The number of electric vehicles adopted by Chinese users in 25 designated cities to promote these automobiles is well short of the Chinese government's original target.
2013: The rise of the robot cars
Will 2013 see robot cars on our roads? The future is closer than you think, especially with the advances in technology pioneered by the likes of Google.
Coming soon: 'Invisible knife' that lets doctors cut with sound
New technology uses a carbon nanotube-coated lens to convert light into sound waves that are then focused enough to cut through skin.
Clean energy from tornadoes? PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel funds prototype
The experimental technology generates electricity from a 'vortex' fueled by the excess heat at power plants.
Researchers marry two semiconductor materials, prepare for terahertz speeds
Two semiconductor materials, both alike in exciting properties, have been combined by researchers and placed on a single wafer to create a chip for applications that have a need for speed.
How algae is becoming much more than pond scum
From renewable biofuels to wastewater treatment and green building applications, the slimy water plant is getting much more respect in cleantech.
China looks to 3D printing for manufacturing edge
The world's largest manufacturer is looking to locally-developed 3D printing tech to help improve efficiency among domestic production houses, but R&D and application efforts need to accelerate.
Google gives $23 million to environmental, human rights groups
The seven organizations recognized under the Global Impact Awards program are addressing issues ranging from water scarcity to wildlife protection.
Tis' the season to reconsider gadget power consumption
The identity of the most power-hungry item in your home may surprise you, but it probably is in your living room.
China-backed $10M tech incubator launches in Canada
Chinese state-owned Zhongguancun Development Group (ZDG) partners city of Ottawa to provide its startups with funding and support to expand in China.
New LED lightbulbs controlled via smartphone
The new iLumi technology is Bluetooth-enabled, which means it can be controlled from a mobile app running on Apple iOS or Android.