Engineer designers have long dreamt of perfecting two types of automobile — solar-powered cars, and flying cars. Despite challenges, emerging technology may make these two dreams commercially feasible. EDI features […]
Researchers studying the effects of global warming recently reported that four-fifths of countries and approximately 90 per cent of the global population could benefit from adherence to the Paris Climate
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With carbon dioxide levels at the highest level in history — 415 parts per million — it’s too late to think small in terms of Environmental engineering. Conservation alone may
The search for better batteries has taken another step forward with the work of chemists at the University of Toronto. Their breakthrough uses the principle of biomimicry to create a
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According to a recent Statistics Canada report, our commute now takes 57% longer today, as compared to the previous report. Put another way, ten percent of our waking lives are
China is already developing solar power in space. Although there are technical challenges, scientists say it may be practical and viable in the near future. Unlike earth-based solar arrays, collectors
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Volvo is racing to the market with the new Polestar — a battery-powered compact five-door meant to compete with Tesla’s Model 3. By comparing specs, it seems like a worthy
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The strong winds offshore in Britain have made deep-water wind turbine power the most cost-effective electricity solution in Britain — more economical than nuclear. Denmark’s DONG Energy recently won at auction
