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With This Revolutionary Paint, Your Walls Can Turn Heat Into Electricity

Researchers have developed a thermoelectric paint that produces an energy output of 4 mW/cm2 by harnessing the waste heat from hot surfaces. Along with innovations like solar windows and solar roof shingles, the paint could be used to power homes without relying on environmentally damaging fossil fuels.

November 21, 2016
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47 of the World’s Poorest Countries Pledge to Generate Energy With 100% Renewables

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At the United Nations climate conference in Marrakech, Morocco, members of the Climate Vulnerable Forum pledged to have fully green economies between 2030 and 2050. These nations are particularly susceptible to the negative impacts of climate change, but without the help of more well-off nations, their contributions won't be enough.

November 21, 2016
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Renewable Energy

Facebook’s Solar-Powered Planes Will Beam Data at Record-Setting Rates

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Facebook's Connectivity Lab achieved a record data beaming rate last Thursday – roughly 20 Gbps over 13 km (around 8 miles). The Lab plans to install this technology into Aquila, their solar-powered internet-beaming drones, which were also launched earlier this year.

November 22, 2016
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25 Fake News Stories From The Mainstream Media

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One of the main news stories right now is the proliferation of fake news websites on social media and their potential effect on US elections. One purveyor of fake news drew heavy fire for boasting,

November 21, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Media