Gas produced by decaying human waste is a potentially major source of energy, providing electricity for millions of homes while improving sanitary conditions in developing countries, says a UN report. Biogas — about 60 percent…
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Moon Power: How communities are being powered by the moon
For centuries, the tides have fed the needs of these Scottish islands. Today, they’re providing something new: power. In a new YouTube video by GE, the conglomerate revealed how they’ve managed to harness the power…
#DIDYOUKNOW: Ice cream powers a Ben & Jerry’s factory?
A factory in Europe is being powered by the waste products of ice cream. Ben & Jerry’s factory in Hellendoorn, Holland is using the by-products of their ice cream production to make more of the…
Scientists power mobile phone using urine
British scientists on Tuesday reported they had harnessed the power of urine and were able to charge a mobile phone with enough electricity to send texts and surf the Internet. Researchers from the University of…
Is this the evolution of sex?
Apart from death, sexual intercourse is the only common activity that unites all human beings – unless you want to be a nun or a monk, or you have deep-rooted issues. Intercourse – let’s call…
Samsung taps into solar powered schooling
(Ken Macharia) Solar powered mobile schools are soon set to make their way into Kenya’s vast semi-arid areas, benefiting thousands of children in these communities, thanks to Samsung. The classrooms are long-haul containers which can…