12
Nov
Mesmerizing, Camera-Less Images of Electrocuted Flowers
Marina Galperina, flavorwire.comIt can take up to 150 attempts to capture one of these glowing, alien plant images — not to mention the risk of accidental electrocution with 80,000 volts. But look at the results! Beautiful. Fearless, patient San Francisco artist Rob…
01
Aug
What’s wrong with India’s electric grid?
Limited sources of energy with an overburdened power grid may compromise India’s growth and stability.
13
Jul
7 electrical use mistakes that will cost you
Flip a few switches, monitor the air conditioner and check those light bulbs.
14
May
Scientists generate electricity from viruses
Novel generator uses harmless viruses to create an electric charge.
16
Feb
Prepare to pay for power in public places
A new ‘smart’ power outlet developed by Sony raises the prospect of coffee shops, airports and other public places charging people for charging devices.
13
Feb
The Wool Ball Hybrid Humidifier
Yuan Gu’s design concept runs on standard electricity or an integrated battery that gets charged when your kitty plays with it.
10
Feb
A switch too nasty to flip
Katrin Baumgarten gives ordinary light switches a serious case of the uglies ‘to show that people are indeed both repelled and fascinated by the disgusting transformation of the switches.’
07
Feb
20
Dec
How renewable energy may be Thomas Edison’s revenge
Edison built the first electrical distribution system using direct current electricity, but his system was less scalable than Tesla’s alternating current. However, direct current electricity is making a comeback, becoming a promising money-spinner in renewable or high-security energy projects.
27
Sep
Electricity consumption is already higher than ever, and experts say it will only continue to rise. What are the long-term implications for your wallet? Find out.
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