Tag: energy
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Salty Savior: Green hydrogen from seawater?
Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy and electrolysis, is crucial for decarbonizing industries. However, traditional methods rely on freshwater, raising concerns about resource scarcity. Researchers at IIT Madras are making waves with a prototype for generating green hydrogen directly from seawater! Why Seawater? Freshwater electrolysis, while effective, puts pressure on freshwater resources. Seawater electrolysis offers…
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KSTAR: Sun in a Bottle?
Nuclear fusion: A Star in a Bottle Nuclear fusion is the process by which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a tremendous amount of energy in the form of heat. This is the fundamental reaction that powers stars like our sun. Within a star’s core, immense gravitational pressure forces hydrogen atoms to…
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Clean Skies from Trash?
Imagine a world where airplanes, those majestic steel birds carving through the sky, no longer guzzle fossil fuels and spew harmful emissions. Now, picture the fuel powering these flights not coming from a gushing oil well, but from a source most wouldn’t consider – a landfill. Buckle up, because University of Sydney researchers have ignited…
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Float On! Singapore’s Solar Farm Makes a Splash
Imagine a football stadium, not filled with cheering fans, but with over 122,000 gleaming solar panels. That’s the size of Singapore’s brand new floating solar farm, the largest operational one in the world – and it’s not just a pretty sight. This innovative project is a game-changer for renewable energy, especially in densely populated regions.…
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