Energy ProductionHow the Next Big Solar Panel Tech is Already HereSolar panels are typically made with silicon as their semiconducting material. But you know what they say: The grass is always greener with ... By Matt FerrellOctober 8, 20240
Energy ProductionThe Weird Science Behind Living Solar PanelsAlgae. It’s gross green goo that collects in still water…and can possibly make our future greener, too. Researchers are finding weird and unique ... By Matt FerrellAugust 13, 20240
Renewable EnergyIs This Rooftop Turbine the Future of Energy… or an Old Idea?About a year ago, I first talked about the Aeromine rooftop wind turbine and its unique “motionless” design. Now, a new rooftop turbine ... By Matt FerrellMay 14, 20240
Computers & AIWhy the Future of AI & Computers Will Be AnalogIf your taste in TV is anything like mine, then most of your familiarity with what analog computing looks like probably comes from ... By Matt FerrellApril 9, 20240
Energy ProductionIs This Accidental Discovery The Future Of Energy?Imagine getting the energy needed to power our phones, light up our homes, or drive our cars, from thin air. And no, we’re ... By Matt FerrellOctober 10, 20230
MiscWhy NASA’s New 3D Printed Rocket Engine Matters3D printing rocket engines? It seems like these days you can 3D print just about anything. Just on this channel, we’ve talked about ... By Matt FerrellSeptember 19, 20230
Sustainable TechWhy is this Propeller Getting So Much Attention?Hey, want to hear the most annoying sound in the world? Okay, “most annoying” may be subjective, but according to a 2017 study ... By Matt FerrellMay 2, 20230
Sustainable TechCan nanotechnology solve our lithium mining problem?From smartphones and laptops to the rapidly growing EV market, we need an incredible amount of lithium ion batteries to make it all ... By Matt FerrellFebruary 16, 20210
Sustainable TechExploring Nanotechnology and the Future of Renewable EnergyImagine a future where every home, office or building is painted with solar panels and its bricks operate as batteries thanks to nanotechnology. ... By Matt FerrellDecember 15, 20200
Energy ProductionExploring solar panel efficiency breakthroughs in 2020The past year has had some really interesting advancements with perovskite and multijunction solar cells, which are going to have a big impact. ... By Matt FerrellJuly 28, 20200