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Solar power stations in space could be the answer to our energy needs
By Amanda Jane Hughes, Stefania Soldini published
It sounds like science fiction.

Why a microwave-beam experiment will launch aboard the Air Force’s secretive X-37B space plane
By Rafi Letzter published
There's a microwave power experiment heading to space Saturday (May 16) aboard the Air Force's secretive X-37B spaceplane. Researchers hope it could lead to a new global power source.

How 139 Countries Could Be Powered by 100% Renewable Energy by 2050
By Tracy Staedter published
Scientists have published a detailed road map to move 139 countries to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, according to a recent study.

Solar Power Dipped Along Great American Solar Eclipse Path (Video)
By Thomas Howell published
Solar power took a dip in the United States when the total eclipse swept across the country Monday (Aug. 21), as a new video shows.

Air Pollution May Make Solar Panels Less Efficient
By Jasmin Malik Chua published
From inefficient grids, shortfalls in policy, and even an eclipse, solar-energy collection faces no shortage of hurdles. Scientists have discovered another stumbling block: air pollution.

4 Million Solar Panels Seen from Space
By Brian Kahn published
On the Tibetan Plateau in eastern China, 4 million solar panels silently soak up the sun as part of the Longyangxia Dam Solar Park.

Facebook's Internet-Delivery Drone Completes First Test Flight
By Kacey Deamer published
Facebook is testing a drone that can deliver internet access to remote areas of the world.
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