As certified by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab, researchers have obtained the record-breaking efficiency of 22.1% on nanostructured silicon solar cells. Continue reading… “Record for black silicon solar cell efficiency now 22.1%”
Teenager designs system that can keeps you safe from germs on planes
Plane are generally disgusting germ-filled places. Who knows what is on that tray table, and what kind of germs that person with a hacking cough in the seat next to you will spread? Continue reading… “Teenager designs system that can keeps you safe from germs on planes”
Ricoh’s new super-efficient power-producing rubber
No it is not a Fruit Roll-Up, it is actually a new flexible material from Ricoh that creates electricity from pressure and vibration. Continue reading… “Ricoh’s new super-efficient power-producing rubber”
Credit card sized phone that only does phone calls
The Light Phone take away almost every function of a smart phone, except one, making phone calls. Continue reading… “Credit card sized phone that only does phone calls”
Pro gamer on the difference between playing in the US and Korea
Professional gaming has yet to break through to mainstream American culture, despite its online popularity. It has a tiny fan base compared to sports like football or basketball. In the mecca of pro gaming – Korea – it’s a totally different story. Continue reading… “Pro gamer on the difference between playing in the US and Korea”
GE’s 3D printed jet engine at 33,000 RPM
Ge has 3D printed a complete and functioning jet engine. The engine is small, about the size of a football, and a simplified version of what you might see on a commercial jet. Continue reading… “GE’s 3D printed jet engine at 33,000 RPM”
College enrollment declining as Millennials re-enter workforce
A new report shows that spring college enrollment dropped nearly 2% from last year. Millennials are heading back to work, causing declining revenues in the educational sector. Continue reading… “College enrollment declining as Millennials re-enter workforce”
How the U.S. compares to the world’s booziest nations
Consuming 100 bottles of wine a year probably sounds like a lot, but that is actually, according to a recent report, the average alcohol consumption per person in many wealthy countries. Continue reading… “How the U.S. compares to the world’s booziest nations”
Software that can predict when you’ll leave your job
Usually attracting little notice, updating your resume is something that could now alert recruiters to keep their eye on you and possibly lead to new jobs you haven’t even applied for. Continue reading… “Software that can predict when you’ll leave your job”
95 percent of parents of overweight children think they look ‘just right’
After researchers looked at data on how parents perceive their overweight young children, they learned that 94.9 percent believe the kids’ size to be “just right.” Continue reading… “95 percent of parents of overweight children think they look ‘just right’”
Awesome new virtual reality theme park
Oculus Rift virtual-reality headsets may be ready to ship to the general public in early 2016, and could be the beginning of VR technology taking off. Adding to that, a Utah man is building a series of seven 60×60-foot rooms in which players will wear VR headsets and wander around immersive worlds, wielding powers that would even impress Neo from “The Matrix” films. Continue reading… “Awesome new virtual reality theme park”
Why people are thriving in coworking spaces
Is there something special about coworking spaces? Researchers who have, for years, studied how employees thrive were surprised to discover that people who belong to them report levels of thriving that approach an average of 6 on a 7-point scale. Continue reading… “Why people are thriving in coworking spaces”
