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The cost of 'vampire energy'? 100 Million Tons of Oil

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Many are using more gadgets than ever in homes and most of the appliances are left in standby mode and consume energy even when they are not in full use. The amount of energy consumed in standby mode accounts... published 8 months ago

5 comments    internet environment energy

Google Search in Israel goes black in support of Earth Hour to raise awareness. Photo courtesy Techcrunch.com57

Google Israel Goes Black to Support 'Earth Hour'

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Google Israel is using a black theme to support “Earth Hour” charity to raise awareness in energy conservation. Google will turn dark in Israel today and urges Israeli’s to turn the power off for one... published 4 months ago

3 comments    google environment conservation

Google Solar Project Logo. Photo courtesy Google62

Google Goes Solar Power

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Google Solar Project Logo. Photo courtesy GoogleGoogle show real time statistics of how much electricity it generates from Solar panels installed in its main building. So far it has generated more than... published 8 months ago

15 comments    technology google energy

University of Utah physicist Orest Symko demonstrates how heat can be converted into sound by using a blowtorch to heat a metallic screen inside a plastic tube, which then produces a loud tone, similar to when air is blown into a flute. Symko and his65

Physicists turn 'waste' heat into electricity

by cgull8m

University of Utah physicist Orest Symko demonstrates how heat can be converted into sound by using a blowtorch to heat a metallic screen inside a plastic tube, which then produces a loud tone, similar to... published 14 months ago

4 comments    energy electricity sound

1. Power from mains to antenna, which is made of copper 2. Antenna resonates at a frequency of 6.4 MHz, emitting electromagnetic waves 3. âTailsâ of energy from antenna âtunnelâ up to 5m (16.4 ft) 4. Electricity picked up by laptopâs antenna, which m41

MIT discovery could unplug your Apple iPod forever

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1. Power from mains to antenna, which is made of copper 2. Antenna resonates at a frequency of 6.4 MHz, emitting electromagnetic waves 3. “Tails” of energy from antenna “tunnel” up to 5m (16.4 ft) 4.... published 14 months ago

4 comments    ipod apple wireless

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