solar power
German ‘Largest Artificial Sun’ To Generate Climate Friendly Fuel
Synlight, the world's largest artificial Sun, will help German researchers extract hydrogen fuel from water using solar energy.
What is Alternative Energy?
Alternative energy comes in many forms, all of which are being investigated as long-term replacements for fossil fuels, coal, and…
When Will Humanity Become a Type III Civilization?
Based on our current growth in energy usage, how long will it take before we use up all the energy…
Welcome to Jupiter – NASA’s Juno Achieves Orbit around ‘King of the Planets’
Welcome to Jupiter! NASA’s Juno spacecraft is orbiting Jupiter at this moment! “NASA did it again!” pronounced an elated Scott…
Juno Snaps Final View of Jovian System Ahead of ‘Independence Day’ Orbital Insertion Fireworks Tonight – Watch Live
After a nearly 5 year odyssey across the solar system, NASA’s solar powered Juno orbiter is all set to ignite…
How Does The Sun Produce Energy?
Have you ever wondered how the Sun produces energy to keep us warm here on Earth?
What are the Different Types of Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy is becoming an increasingly important issue in today’s world. In addition to the rising cost of fossil fuels…
Solar Powered Plane Soars Over the Golden Gate Bridge
The world’s first solar-powered plane is stretching its wings over the US. Today it took off from Moffett Field in…
Solar Powered Plane to Fly Across the US
On May 1, the world’s first solar-powered plane will take off from Moffett Field in Mountain View, California -- the…
Solar Powered Airplane Makes First Intercontinental Round-trip Flight
Caption: The Solar Impulse airplane in flight during on July 24, 2012. Credit: Solar Impulse/ Jean Revillard A unique airplane…