MIT's thermal resonator generates power "out of what seems like nothing"
A brand new power-generating system from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers creates energy...
Moya Power seeks to harvest wind power from speeding trains in London
We can harness the power of wind in a field or on the ocean - but what about in drafty train tunnels? 27-year-old...
This living solar wallpaper harvests energy thanks to photosynthesis
Researchers at Imperial College London just created incredible energy-harvesting wallpaper by inkjet-printing circuitry...
This carbon nanotube yarn generates power when pulled
Power-producing materials are the stuff of wearable inventors' dreams. And scientists just created a yarn that...
World's first battery-free cellphone makes calls with light and radio signals
Imagine never having to charge your smartphone ever again. We may be one step closer to that battery-free future...
Pavegen unveils world's first energy-harvesting smart street in London
An underutilized path in London's West End has been transformed into the world's first energy-harvesting smart...
New recycled plastic sidewalk harvests energy from the sun
Imagine a colorful modular paving system that snaps together "like LEGO bricks" replacing dull pavements currently...
Revolutionary floors made from waste wood pulp generate clean energy
Wood floors are beautiful, but what if they could generate renewable energy too? Engineers at the University of...
13-year-old Maanasa Mendu invents groundbreaking clean energy device that costs just $5
The future looks bright thanks to the next generation of scientists. Maanasa Mendu, a 13-year-old girl from Ohio,...
New type of fabric harvests energy from the sun and movement
What if your clothes could harvest energy to power your smartphone? Eight Georgia Tech engineers pioneered a new...
IRIS: Kinematic Sea Pods Generate Energy in the Shadow of Beirut's High-rises
Najjar & Najjar developed the IRIS pods to create accessibility to the sea in a way that profoundly connects...
Underwater Kites Could Harvest 64 Times More Power Than Undersea Turbines
How can we generate more power from renewable sources without using massive plots of land for solar and wind farms?...
Shoe Generator Harvests Power from Walking
Photo courtesy of lusi These shoes were made for walking--and for producing power. A researcher at Louisiana...
World's Smallest Solar-Powered Sensor Could Run Forever
It's easy enough to find a solar-powered charger for iPods, cell phones, and other gadgets, but this ultra-tiny...
