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The data collecting robot in the seas from Liquid Robotics
Most people don’t bother to think about how automated our society is. So many basic utilities that are necessary for...
Green innovations that will help you survive the zombie apocalypse
While popular programs like The Walking Dead let you believe your biggest obstacles during a zombie apocalypse would be biters...
Artificial photosynthesis is literally a green way to solve energy challenges
The idea of "going green" is to be friendlier to the environment, to utilize renewable energy instead of fossil fuels,...
Health, environmental improvements eyed in shift to electric vehicles
The environmental movement has long had its sights on the automotive industry as a central point of change. They have...
Duracell Powermat commercial brings up a good point
The product isn't new. The concept has been around for a while. The need will be around for much longer...
Work a day, get a $44 million severance. Bill Johnson can CEO like a boss.
There was a lot of excitement surrounding the merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy last year. When the companies...
The cost of solar to average American homeowners varies widely from state to state
It doesn't take a political pundit to know that the Solyndra scandal has hurt the energy industry's credibility. Investors are...
Germany captures 43% of the world’s solar power
Few developments, notions, or facts relating to green technology surprise us anymore. Alternative energy continues to expand while oil consumption...
Was Solyndra the exception or the rule for the solar industry?
Many politicians in both parties are pointing to the Solyndra debacle as proof that we're either handling the solar energy...
Subways to power cities of the future
Flywheel technology is creeping into motorsports as way to store energy that’s otherwise wasted. The technology ultimately makes racing cars...
How things would change if every roof had solar panels
Solar power has long been perceived as the answer to many of our energy woes. It is relatively efficient, extremely...
Is natural gas safe enough to help solve energy problems
Energy is in high demand and the there are problems with every method of acquiring it. Most believe that oil...
Flaming the fire of the solar vs nuclear debate: Fukushima
Proponents on both sides of the fence will argue feverishly about how the benefits of their chosen energy preference are...
The Quest for Power in Africa
Despite it's vast size, tremendous population, and abundance of natural resources, Africa still has the lowest per-capita use of power...
Need Some Juice? Simply Vibrate and Insert
Here at Techi, it's no secret that we talk an awful, awful lot about Apple. But can you blame us?...
New Bike Add-On Allows For Phone Charging… The Green Way
The green movement has stopped being just about saving our dying planet and has become the fashionable thing to do....
Green Phone Relieves Your Nerd Guilt
As a gadget nerd, it's important to carry only the very latest cell phone, mp3 player and camera. But poor...
Solar Waterfall Planned For the 2016 Olympics
Going green can be beautiful. By the time of the upcoming 2016 Olympics, being held in Rio de Janeiro, a...
Low Power, Long Range Bluetooth 4.0 Is Here
Soon you too could be sending or receiving unsolicited messages via Bluetooth from up to 65-metres (200-feet) or more away,...
Sexy New Solar Plane Soars Higher Than Expected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa-DPz0K1S0 The sun-powered Solar Impulse HB-SIA is the brainchild of Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg and the futuristic vessel has...