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Could Magnetic Bacteria Lead to the Creation of Bio-Computers?

Could Magnetic Bacteria Lead to the Creation of Bio-Computers?

Image: Bacteria courtesy of Shutterstock Today’s computers are rapidly becoming obsolete as society demands larger storage space and faster connections. However, the future of computing may not lie

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Inexpensive, Lighter Jelly Batteries Could Power Laptops and Electric Vehicles

Inexpensive, Lighter Jelly Batteries Could Power Laptops and Electric Vehicles

British scientists have created a lithium jelly that could be used to make safer, cheaper and less toxic batteries. The new gel would replace the liquid electrolytes in common lithium batteries, which are

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Cryogen Energy Storage System Could Cut Peak Fuel Use by Half

Cryogen Energy Storage System Could Cut Peak Fuel Use by Half

Photo by deeje Our current energy system is wasteful in part because power plants have to be ready for sudden surges in demand. At present, the U.S. gets half of its electricity from coal. King Coal may

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Virtually Waterless Washing Machine Cuts Water Use by 90%

Virtually Waterless Washing Machine Cuts Water Use by 90%

Xeros Ltd. is on the verge of saving us a LOT of water. Their new washing system (prototype stage) uses nylon beads to tumble wash clothes with 90% less water than conventional washers. The machine also

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BITUBLOCK: Building blocks made from compressed rubbish!

BITUBLOCK: Building blocks made from compressed rubbish!

If we told you there was a sustainable substitute for concrete you’d probably say rubbish!… and you would be right. The dream of a resource-saving, emissions-reducing replacement for concrete is

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