https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/wind_energy/ Wind Energy Information. From offshore wind turbines to understanding wind turbulence, learn all about using the wind to our advantage. Also, wind testing buildings. en-us Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:34:56 EDT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:34:56 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/matter_energy/wind_energy/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260419054821.htm Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity. The device can power underground sensors for tasks like monitoring moisture or detecting touch, without needing batteries or solar panels. It works in both dry and wet conditions and even lasts longer than similar technologies. This could pave the way for sustainable, low-maintenance sensors in farming and environmental monitoring. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:57:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260419054821.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260218031554.htm Ocean waves are a vast and steady source of renewable energy, but capturing their power efficiently has long frustrated engineers. A researcher at The University of Osaka has now explored a bold new approach: a gyroscopic wave energy converter that uses a spinning flywheel inside a floating structure to turn wave motion into electricity. By harnessing gyroscopic precession—the subtle wobble of a spinning object under force—the system can be tuned to absorb energy across a wide range of wave conditions. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:33:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260218031554.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118233604.htm As global energy demand surges—driven by AI-hungry data centers, advanced manufacturing, and electrified transportation—researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have unveiled a breakthrough that could help squeeze far more power from existing electricity supplies. Their new silicon-carbide-based power module, called ULIS, packs dramatically more power into a smaller, lighter, and cheaper design while wasting far less energy in the process. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:05:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118233604.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251114091854.htm Hypersonic flight could one day make long-haul travel as quick as a short movie. Researchers are testing how turbulence behaves at extreme speeds, a critical hurdle for designing these aircraft. Their laser-based krypton experiments suggest turbulence at Mach 6 behaves more like slower airflow than expected. The results could simplify hypersonic vehicle design and accelerate progress toward ultra-fast travel. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:43:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251114091854.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251114041228.htm A new floating droplet electricity generator is redefining how rain can be harvested as a clean power source by using water itself as both structural support and an electrode. This nature-integrated design dramatically reduces weight and cost compared to traditional solid-based generators while still producing high-voltage outputs from each falling drop. It remains stable in harsh natural conditions, scales to large functional devices, and has the potential to power sensors, off-grid electronics, and distributed energy systems on lakes and coastal waters. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:57:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251114041228.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031622.htm Scientists have developed a chromium-molybdenum-silicon alloy that withstands extreme heat while remaining ductile and oxidation-resistant. It could replace nickel-based superalloys, which are limited to about 1,100°C. The new material might make turbines and engines significantly more efficient, marking a major step toward cleaner, more powerful energy systems. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:19:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031622.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031532.htm Ripple bugs’ fan-like legs inspired engineers to build the Rhagobot, a tiny robot with self-morphing fans. By mimicking these insects’ passive, ultra-fast movements, the robot gains speed, control, and endurance without extra energy—potentially transforming aquatic microrobotics. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:58:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250729001217.htm Researchers are exploring AI-powered digital twins as a game-changing tool to accelerate the clean energy transition. These digital models simulate and optimize real-world energy systems like wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, and biomass. But while they hold immense promise for improving efficiency and sustainability, the technology is still riddled with challenges—from environmental variability and degraded equipment modeling to data scarcity and complex biological processes. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:05:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250729001217.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250530123805.htm A new method for predicting underwater landslides may improve the resilience of offshore facilities. Fri, 30 May 2025 12:38:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250530123805.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527180926.htm Researchers have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by enabling hydrogen to be used as a clean fuel and also as a built-in cooling medium for critical power systems aboard electric-powered aircraft. Tue, 27 May 2025 18:09:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527180926.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131445.htm Underwater or aerial vehicles with dimples like golf balls could be more efficient and maneuverable, a new prototype has demonstrated. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:14:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131445.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422132012.htm Researchers document a multi-faceted global snapshot of the environmental aspects and trends surrounding single-use plastics in a review article. The researchers state that the largest area of application for biodegradable plastic materials is the packaging segment, which accounts for about half of single-use plastic production. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422132012.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250417145125.htm Scientists have demonstrated a sort of holographic strip that splits a single laser beam into five bespoke beams that create an optical knot. The work shows that optical knots could be used as a reliable method to transmit encoded information or to measure turbulence in pockets of air. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:51:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250417145125.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409115055.htm Researchers analyzed trade-related risks to energy security across 1,092 scenarios for cutting carbon emissions by 2060. They found that swapping out dependence on imported fossil fuels for increased dependence on critical minerals for clean energy would improve security for most nations -- including the U.S., if it cultivates new trade partners. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:50:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409115055.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122636.htm A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed researchers to re-purpose the materials to create stronger plastics. The innovation provides a simple and environmentally friendly way to recycle wind turbine blades to create useful products. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:26:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250403122636.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250320195310.htm A research team has achieved a new milestone in 3D X-ray imaging technology. The scientists have captured high-resolution CT scans of the interior of a large, dense object -- a gas turbine blade -- using a compact, laser-driven X-ray source. The work is part of a larger vision to leverage high-intensity lasers for a wide range of uses, from studying inertial fusion energy to generating bright beams of GeV electrons and MeV x-rays. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:53:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250320195310.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143023.htm Regulations finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2024 could cut emissions from the power sector by 51% over 2022 levels, compared to only 26% without the rules, according to a new analysis. The study helps identify the likely effects of current regulations, highlights the impact of potential repeal on U.S. emissions, and quantifies the overall efficiency of emissions reductions achieved by the current rules. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:30:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143023.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141007.htm Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A new study by researchers at Penn State found that taking advantage of natural geothermal heat in depleted oil and gas wells can improve the efficiency of one proposed energy storage solution: compressed-air energy storage (CAES). Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:10:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141007.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250317164110.htm Researchers have discovered that bacterial swarms transition from stable vortices to chaotic turbulence through distinct intermediate states. Combining experiments with bacterial swarms, computer simulations, and mathematical modeling, the team clarified the intricate process by which orderly swirling turns to disordered turbulence as the free space available to bacteria increases. These findings provide new insights into active matter physics and could inform future applications in micro-robotics, biosensing, and active fluid-based micro-scale systems. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:41:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250317164110.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250317163739.htm Until now, a global evaluation of ocean current energy with actual data was lacking. Using 30 years of NOAA's Global Drifter Program data, a study shows that ocean currents off Florida's East Coast and South Africa have exceptionally high-power densities, ideal for electricity generation. With densities over 2,500 watts per square meter, these regions are 2.5 times more energy-dense than 'excellent' wind resources. Shallow waters further enhance the potential for ocean current turbines, unlike areas like Japan and South America, which have lower densities at similar depths. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:37:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250317163739.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135131.htm A research team has developed a groundbreaking new method of producing carbon fiber while drastically reducing its energy footprint. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:51:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135131.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226175933.htm An engineering student refined a century-old math problem into a simpler, more elegant form, making it easier to use and explore. Divya Tyagi's work expands research in aerodynamics, unlocking new possibilities in wind turbine design that Hermann Glauert, a British aerodynamicist and the original author, did not consider. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:59:33 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226175933.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220164402.htm After a cyber attack or natural disaster, a backup network of decentralized devices -- like residential solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and water heaters -- could restore electricity or relieve stress on the grid, engineers find. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:44:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220164402.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211190231.htm Combustion engines, the engines in gas-powered cars, only use a quarter of the fuel's potential energy while the rest is lost as heat through exhaust. Now, a study demonstrates how to convert exhaust heat into electricity. The researchers present a prototype thermoelectric generator system that could reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions -- an opportunity for improving sustainable energy initiatives in a rapidly changing world. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:02:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211190231.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210132252.htm Researchers have designed an alternative, autonomous observational method to monitor the Arctic's melting ice, which holds promise for improving the autonomy of marine vehicles, aiding in maritime missions, and gaining a deeper understanding of how melting Arctic sea ice affects marine ecosystems. Their conceptual design features a small waterplane area twin hull vessel that acts as a docking and charging station for autonomous underwater vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles, using solar and turbine energy to enable continuous monitoring. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:22:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210132252.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132028.htm Researchers have developed a new portable tool that could improve how firefighters douse fires, making the process more efficient and far less risky. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:20:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132028.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135846.htm Researchers have designed flexible, bat-like wings that boost lift and improve flight performance. This innovation could lead to more efficient drones or energy-harvesting technologies. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:58:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135846.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129162526.htm Researchers have pioneered a new approach to simulate turbulent systems, based on probabilities. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:25:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129162526.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129115505.htm By applying techniques from explainable artificial intelligence, engineers can improve users' confidence in forecasts generated by artificial intelligence models. This approach was recently tested on wind power generation. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:55:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129115505.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128124035.htm Scientists have developed a new optimization model to improve microgrid operation. This model adapts to unexpected changes in power supply and demand, ensuring stable and efficient energy systems. By addressing challenges like power outages and varying energy needs, this approach enhances the reliability and sustainability of microgrids, making it suitable for real-world use in areas with unstable power grids. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:40:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128124035.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122130047.htm Porous land such as foliage significantly lowers noise made by drones and air taxis which could reduce disturbances for urban communities as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) grows. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122130047.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122125536.htm Researchers have created a new ultra-broadband electro-optic comb that packs 450 nm of light precision into a chip smaller than a coin, paving the way for smarter, more efficient photonic devices. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:55:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122125536.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115165102.htm New insect-scale microrobots can fly more than 100 times longer than previous versions. The new bots, also significantly faster and more agile, could someday be used to pollinate fruits and vegetables. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:51:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115165102.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250113161134.htm Bats depend on open bodies of water such as small ponds and lakes for foraging and drinking. Access to water is particularly important for survival in the increasingly hot and dry summers caused by climate change, the time when female bats are pregnant and rear their young. A scientific team has now shown that access to drinking sites is hampered by wind turbines in agricultural landscapes: Many bat species avoid the turbines and water bodies located close to the turbines for several kilometers. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:11:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250113161134.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241226153846.htm Bio-inspired wind sensing using strain sensors on flexible wings could revolutionize robotic flight control strategy. Researchers have developed a method to detect wind direction with 99% accuracy using seven strain gauges on the flapping wing and a convolutional neural network model. This breakthrough, inspired by natural strain receptors in birds and insects, opens up new possibilities for improving the control and adaptability of flapping-wing aerial robots in varying wind conditions. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:38:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241226153846.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212115844.htm Researchers have developed a 3D-printed device that generates twisting light beams with orbital angular momentum (OAM), a form of rotational energy that can carry more data than regular beams. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:58:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212115844.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206111936.htm A new study shows the benefits of coordinating the siting of solar farms, wind farms, and storage systems, taking into account local and temporal variations in wind, sunlight, and energy demand. This approach maximizes the utilization of renewable resources and reduces costs. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:19:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206111936.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121165445.htm Scientists have presented work examining the circumstances surrounding the whale deaths off the coast of New Jersey in the winter of 2022-23, which prompted concern that survey work in the area somehow contributed to their deaths. The Marine Mammal Commission has stated there is no evidence linking the whales' deaths to wind energy development; many of them died from collisions with ships. Researchers, however, are concerned that the increased presence of survey ships in and around New Jersey waters may have exacerbated the situation. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:54:45 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121165445.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114125828.htm Underwater robots that can predict waves in real-time could reduce the cost of producing offshore renewable energy, a study suggests. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:58:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114125828.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241028164339.htm Engineers found a way to help airplanes avoid stall with lightweight plastic flaps that flutter with pressure changes. The flaps mimick a class of feathers that are key to birds' most daring aerial maneuvers. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:43:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241028164339.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131027.htm A multidisciplinary research group has formulated new protective coatings to allow turbine engines to run hotter -- with potential dividends for the environment and people. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:10:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131027.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241015141348.htm Researchers explore how the domesticated flightless silkworm moth (Bombyx mori), a prominent insect model in olfactory research, uses wing flapping to manipulate airflow, enhancing their ability to detect distant pheromones. These findings highlight how moths guide pheromones to their odor sensors in antennae, and suggest potential applications for designing advanced robotic systems for odor source localization. This could inspire future innovations in drones and provide design guidelines for robots to locate odor sources. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:13:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241015141348.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008103809.htm Engineers built a solar-powered desalination system that produces large quantities of clean water despite variations in sunlight throughout the day. Because it requires no extra batteries, it offers a much more affordable way to produce drinking water, compared to other solar-driven designs. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:38:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008103809.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002165613.htm deepSPACE isn't a futuristic film, a new videogame or the next season of a classic TV series. In fact, the new design software developed by an aerospace engineer isn't about outer space at all. This new tool takes your concept and requirements and rapidly generates design configurations from conventional to out-of-this-world, including a 3D CAD model and performance evaluations. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:56:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002165613.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240927173745.htm Scientists combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to map out the complex tidal flows encountered by the world's most powerful tidal turbine -- Orbital Marine Power's O2, sited in the heart of the Orkney Islands, Scotland (UK). They hope the technique could pave the way for the efficient and sustainable development and deployment of tidal energy. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:37:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240927173745.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125301.htm Van Gogh's brushstrokes in 'The Starry Night' create an illusion of sky movement so convincing it led researchers to wonder how closely it aligns with the physics of real skies. Marine sciences and fluid dynamics specialists analyzed the painting to uncover what they call the hidden turbulence in the artwork. They used brushstrokes to examine the shape, energy, and scaling of atmospheric characteristics of the otherwise invisible atmosphere and used the relative brightness of the varying paint colors as a stand-in for the kinetic energy of physical movement. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:53:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125301.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240827140705.htm Researchers see a realistic path forward to the manufacture of bio-derivable wind blades that can be chemically recycled and the components reused, ending the practice of old blades winding up in landfills at the end of their useful life. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:07:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240827140705.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240821124415.htm A new model accurately represents the airflow around rotors, even under extreme conditions. The first comprehensive model of rotor aerodynamics could improve the way turbine blades and wind farms are designed and how wind turbines are controlled. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:44:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240821124415.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240816121526.htm A groundbreaking technology has been unveiled that improves the efficiency of thermoelectric materials, which are key in converting waste heat into electricity, by altering their geometry to resemble an hourglass. Unlike previous research that solely depended on the material properties of thermoelectric substances, this new approach is expected to have widespread applications in thermoelectric power generation. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:15:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240816121526.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813131915.htm Researchers have started to unravel the mysteries of how near-horizontal bowling in cricket leads to such tough-to-hit balls. The team employed a wake survey rake device made of multiple tubes designed to capture the pressure downstream of the ball and examined the flow dynamics of cricket balls rotating up to 2,500 rpm in a wind tunnel. The group found that low-pressure zones expanded and intensified near the ball when spinning, while these zones shifted and diminished downstream. At higher spin rates, the low-pressure zone begins to change to a persistent bilobed shape. The results lend support to the theory that these newer bowling techniques tap into the Magnus effect. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:19:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813131915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813131846.htm Researchers used large language models to efficiently detect anomalies in time-series data, without the need for costly and cumbersome training steps. This method could someday help alert technicians to potential problems in equipment like wind turbines or satellites. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:18:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813131846.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725165430.htm A type of invisible, unpredictable air turbulence is expected to occur more frequently in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms. Known as clear air turbulence, the phenomenon also increased in the Northern Hemisphere between 1980 and 2021. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:54:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725165430.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154834.htm Researchers demonstrated a novel technique to efficiently convert ambient low-power radiofrequency signals into DC power. This 'rectifier' technology can be easily integrated into energy harvesting modules to power electronic devices and sensors, enabling battery-free operation. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:48:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154834.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240717121104.htm Australian engineers have unveiled a clever new device -- based on a modified speargun -- as a cheap and efficient way to test seabed soil when designing offshore wind farms. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:11:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240717121104.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240621122903.htm Green hydrogen often, but certainly not always, leads to CO2 gains. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:29:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240621122903.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130445.htm The exhaust heat generated by a fusing plasma in a commercial-scale reactor may not be as damaging to the vessel's innards as once thought, according to new research about escaping plasma particles. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:04:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130445.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240603114255.htm Scientists have employed artificial intelligence techniques to improve the design and production of nanofibers used in wearable nanofiber acoustic energy harvesters (NAEH). These acoustic devices capture sound energy from the environment and convert it into electrical energy, which can then be applied in useful devices, such as hearing aids. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:42:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240603114255.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240603114233.htm Using unconventional statistical mechanics to understand fluid dynamics, a professor helped solve a 150 year old physics problem of how turbulent fluids move through a pipe. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:42:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240603114233.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240528134232.htm Offshore wind could have prevented the Fukushima disaster, according to a review of wind energy. Tue, 28 May 2024 13:42:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240528134232.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240516122608.htm After spinning for under two years, a wind farm can offset the carbon emissions generated across its entire 30-year lifespan, when compared to thermal power plants. Thu, 16 May 2024 12:26:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240516122608.htm