Introduction: The Blueprint of Nature towards Clean Energy For billions of years, plants have been quietly, efficiently nailing a process that is more often than not the stumbling block for human-engineered devices to help sustain all human and other life on earth: photosynthesis. They take in nothing but sunlight, water and carbon dioxide, and create oxygen and energy … Read more
The Billion-Dollar Bet That America Will Strike It Rich Everyone from gambling greats to newbies wants in on the action and behavior experts say the amount of time a player spends gambling does not vary much from the average player anyway. Fusion Power: The Star-Fueled Energy Revolution Fusion power, the on-paper alternative to fission, has long been … Read more
Introduction: The Old Grid Can’t Power a New World Our world is in the midst of a profound energy revolution. As solar panels adorn rooftops, wind turbines sprout over prairies, and electric cars settle into garages, there may be no denying it: The long-promised clean-energy revolution is upon us, and its central element is transformation of the U.S. … Read more
A World Without Cables In a world where smart devices are multiplying faster than power outlets, the idea of cutting the cord is no longer just a convenience — it’s a necessity. As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, with billions of sensors, trackers, wearables, and smart nodes coming online, a pressing question … Read more
Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Connectivity The rise of 5G networks has been hailed as a game-changer—offering ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and enabling innovations from smart cities to autonomous vehicles. But while the world races toward hyper-connectivity, a critical question emerges: Can this next-generation network be truly sustainable? Enter the concept of Green 5G—a fusion … Read more
Introduction: The Ocean’s Untapped Electrochemical Goldmine With climate change intensifying and fossil fuel resources dwindling, the race to discover clean, renewable energy sources is more urgent than ever. We’ve tapped the sun, caught the wind, and even harnessed Earth’s heat—but what about the power hiding in the mixing of salt and fresh water? Welcome to … Read more
A New Chapter in Nuclear Energy As the world rushes toward carbon neutrality, many nations are rediscovering an old energy source with new potential: nuclear power. But this time, the reactors don’t look like the massive concrete behemoths of the 20th century. Instead, they come in compact, scalable forms. Meet the Advanced Small Modular Reactors … Read more
A New Era in Energy Storage As the global energy transition accelerates, two challenges persist: faster charging electric vehicles (EVs) and longer-lasting grid storage systems. Traditional lithium-ion batteries have come a long way, but their performance is hitting physical and chemical ceilings. That’s where nanowire batteries come in — a next-generation solution that could supercharge … Read more
Introduction: Breathing Clean in a Polluted World In today’s urbanized, climate-sensitive world, the quality of indoor air has become more than just a health concern—it’s a matter of sustainability and well-being. With people spending over 90% of their time indoors, exposure to allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and other pollutants has … Read more
A Simple Material, A Powerful Idea At first glance, sand seems like an unlikely hero in the global push for clean energy. It’s coarse, unglamorous, and quite literally everywhere. Yet in Finland, engineers are proving that this humble material may be key to solving one of renewable energy’s greatest challenges: long-term heat storage. Welcome to … Read more