Although the basic concept of electrostatic attraction has been known since ancient times, it was only in the 17th century that scientists began to systematically investigate electrostatics. One of ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has introduced a technology that generates electricity from raindrops striking rooftops ...

Traditionally, most of the small hydro electricity generators are designed with “drop” type. If there is a need for a man-made gap, it will require the corresponding civil building. To improve the ...

Abstract Automated and effective urban stormwater management (USM) is essential to address the increase in stormwater hazards due to climate change ...

Ball milling liquid metal with natural plant compounds produces a black powder that purifies seawater and generates electricity using only sunlight.

Inspired by the classic drinking bird toy, scientists in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China have developed an engine that efficiently converts energy from water evaporation into electricity to power small ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Water contains tremendous untapped energy, but very little of it is being harnessed currently. On a large scale, dams harvest hydroelectric power, while tidal and wave energy ...

Scientists have engineered an advanced energy management unit (EMU) that notably enhances the efficacy of electrostatic generators intended for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This advancement ...

BAYFIELD – In the event of a wildfire or some other major disaster, Bayfield officials want to ensure its water treatment plant has ample power to resume operations while tending to residents. And it ...