Climate change will increse value of rooftop solar panels

For many US households, increased earnings from rooftop solar panels could total up to hundreds of dollars yearly by the end of the century.

Jim Erickson-U. Michigan • futurity
today ~8 min

‘Recipe book’ could make AI less power hungry

New research digs into how to create climate-friendly artificial intelligence systems that work well but require less energy.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
April 3, 2024 ~9 min


Volcanology has a trick for making better espresso

A volcano-inspired insight for coffee grounds could lead to more consistent espresso and less waste.

Laurel Hamers - U. Oregon • futurity
Dec. 12, 2023 ~8 min

Lengthy blackouts hit some areas harder than others

Lengthy blackouts are more likely to take a toll on Americans who already bear the brunt of climate change and health inequities.

U. Washington • futurity
May 5, 2023 ~6 min

Method uses electricity to spot Alzheimer’s ‘tipping point’

An electrical method allows researchers to observe and analyze the dynamics of a brain protein that underlies diseases like Alzheimer's.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Feb. 17, 2023 ~5 min

Solar cells on your roof can save a lot of water

Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells can save a significant amount of water. In some states, individual household water saving can reach up to 1,000%.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Sept. 22, 2022 ~8 min

Flexible, super thin device generates electricity from air moisture

A new moisture-driven electricity generation device made with a thin piece of fabric could power wearable electronics in the future.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Sept. 13, 2022 ~8 min

How some fish evolved electric organs

A new study that clarifies how electric fish evolved electric organs could help pinpoint genetic mutations behind some human diseases.

Marc Airhart-Texas • futurity
June 2, 2022 ~6 min


High energy use doesn’t lead to happier people in rich countries

How much energy is enough for each person to live a happy healthy life? New research finds it's a lot less than people use in many richer countries.

Josie Garthwaite-Stanford • futurity
April 25, 2022 ~9 min

Offshore wind farms could lower energy costs in New England

Offshore wind power could help lower wholesale electricity prices in six New England states, with low risk of turbine failure during extreme winter storms.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
April 25, 2022 ~8 min

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