Spinach could power better solar cells
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An electronic device that uses spinach to convert light into electrical charge has been developed by US researchers. Shuguang Zhang at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, and research collaborators
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Solar panels are a good source of home energy, but they can be an eyesore. Manufacturers want to make solar more popular by gussying up panels and integrating them into roofing materials. John Gartner reports from San Francisco.
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"Eat your spinach," Mom used to say. "It will make your muscles grow, power your laptop and recharge your cell phone... " OK. So nobody's Mom said those last two things. But researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they have used spinach to harness a plant's ability to convert sunlight into energy for the first time, creating a device that may one day power laptops, mobile phones and more.
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Researchers have harnessed the light harvesting molecules of spinach and bacteria to make solar cells that could one day be sprayed on many surfaces.
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Someday, your silicon solar panels may not have to be purebloods if CaliSolar can perfect how it isolates impurities.
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Plant, poultry and pig leftovers could provide a substantial menu of options for renewable energy that doesn't disturb the food supply. In Autopia.
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The semiconductor supplier may reinvent itself via an exciting entry into energy.
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Most people know eating broccoli is good for you but it also can help skin cells fend off damage from harmful ultraviolet radiation, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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Upstart NRG Dock shows off a general-purpose solar panel and battery to power electronics.
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US researchers demonstrate a system to transfer energy to devices without the need for wires.
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Particles that capture infrared light could allow everyday objects to tap into an under-exploited source of energy.
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Scientists create a tiny image of the Sun using a technique which could be used to make future silicon chips.
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Two antioxidants found in green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and collard greens may help prevent cataracts. American researchers at Ohio State University in Columbus have treated human
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EU adopts green energy plan.Plus: Robotic salamander sides with evolution.... President Bush says go solar? And more.
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NEW YORK  - New research provides further  evidence that substances in kale, spinach and other green  vegetables help protect aging eyes from cataracts.
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New research provides further evidence that substances in kale, spinach and other green vegetables help protect aging eyes from cataracts.
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The technology could boost LED power, increase solar-panel efficiency and reduce light spillage inside cameras.