City buildings use massive amounts of energy, but no one really knows exactly how much. A new interactive map pulls the curtains off New York's electric bills.READ»
China's coal use grew 400% between 1982 and 2002, and has continued to rise. If we're going to do something about climate change, this graphic shows, China is going to need to find a new source of fuel.READ»
In places around the world where the grid hasn't been extended, they're still figuring out ways to power their gadgets. We could learn a thing or two.READ»
Forget Wi-Fi, forget Bluetooth, forget NFC and even wireless charging--that rat's nest of wires behind your computer desk is going nowhere fast. No matter what a recent Apple patent portends. READ»
It sounds like a forward-thinking energy policy, but giving away the bulbs won't solve the country's electricity problems, and the money could be spent on developing truly innovative solutions.READ»
Cleaning the dirty water from our drains and toilets is an expensive and energy-sucking task. A new fuel cell uses bacteria to remove grossness from the water and generate power at the same time.READ»
Jamming carbon deep underground has long been a proposed solution to our emissions problems, but it's expensive and rarely used. Now we can use the Earth's heat to make that gas work for us.READ»
How groundbreaking, genre-bending collage artist Marco Brambilla traded the Hollywood filmmaking machine for artistic freedom and found himself feted by the pop culture he satirizes. READ»
Though it will cost just a few dollars, a new device may actually be the key to managing our aging power infrastructure and maximizing clean power.READ»
After years bubbling under the success radar, Pixel Qi has revealed a large high-resolution screen that works indoors and outdoors with equal ease. If it succeeds, it could change how and where you use computers.READ»
A new survey determines that China is the most attractive country for renewable energy installations based on the size of its national renewable energy markets, renewable energy infrastructures, and suitability for individual technologies. READ»
Rumors are flying that Apple might pull the old chip switcheroo again and embrace ARM CPUs instead of Intel's silicon. That would make your MacBook lasts pretty much all day on a charge. And a million graphic designers' Mac-loving hearts just started racing...READ»
If the killing of Osama bin Laden teaches us anything, it illuminates the true distinction between force and power. Force is charging against your enemy; Power, on the other hand, is more delicate to handle.READ»
Yesterday, I was talking to a pair of very smart and very ambitious friends. As I told them, I am all for high performing teams, excellence in performance, and I love the restlessness that drives creative people at places like Apple, Pixar, and Facebook.READ»
Despite buzz-generating green-energy efforts, South Korea remains a relatively high carbon polluter. The new smartgrid commitment shows it is getting serious about cleaning up its act--the country is aiming to harness 11% of its energy from renewable sources. READ»
Iceland has long used hot water and steam produced by volcanic rocks to heat its homes. But now the country may have a new energy resource: magma.READ»
