Renewable Energy Rides the Rails to More Efficient Power Storage By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley, Dave Brody published 7 February 14 A clever new idea could save renewable energy for when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining.
Soil-Free Farming Grows Vegetables in the Desert By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley, Dave Brody published 24 January 14 Farms that use dramatically less water and fertilizer can operate in the desert using a high tech film developed by a company based in Dubai.
Shrilk: Bug-Inspired 'Plastic' Made from Shrimp Shells By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley published 23 January 14
Sea Urchins Inspire Cheap Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley, Dave Brody published 21 January 14 Most carbon capture schemes are complex and expensive, but research on sea urchins has revealed a clean and cheap way to capture carbon and turn it into something useful.
Panasonic Giving 100,000 Solar Lanterns to Needy Villages Worldwide By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley published 9 January 14 People without access to dependable electricity often turn to dirty, even dangerous kerosene lanterns, so Panasonic is giving away 100,000 solar lanterns to communities in need.
Earth-Friendly Packaging Made of Organic Mushroom Parts By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley published 3 January 14
