Solar panels in Sahara could boost renewable energy but damage the global climate – here's why
In a bid to ditch fossil fuels, some countries are considering carpeting deserts with solar panels.
Benjamin Smith, Director of Research, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University •
conversation
Feb. 11, 2021 • ~7 min
Feb. 11, 2021 • ~7 min
Cheaper solar power means low-income families can also benefit – with the right kind of help
Solar power doesn't have to be just for the wealthy anymore. With the right kind of financial incentives, households at all income levels can benefit from affordable clean energy.
Ryan Wiser, Senior Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory •
conversation
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~8 min
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~8 min
Solar panels capture more sunlight with capsaicin - the chemical that makes chili peppers spicy
Chemicals found in food and solar cell technology have an interesting history – as my own research shows.
Jon Major, Research Fellow, Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy, University of Liverpool •
conversation
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~6 min
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~6 min
What you need to know about this year's winter solstice and the great conjunction
This year's winter solstice is also when Saturn and Jupiter appear closest to each other for 60 years, Here's what you need to know about both the events.
William Teets, Acting Director and Astronomer, Dyer Observatory, Vanderbilt University •
conversation
Dec. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
Dec. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
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