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Renewable Energy and the Power of Diverse Sources

December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 Science Connectedclimate change, energy, renewable energy, solar, wind power

By Susannah Bruck As we continue to explore new forms of renewable energy, in order to decrease our dependence on oil and coal, researchers are beginning to see which energy sources are the cleanest and most efficient. We also need to consider which forms of renewable energy are viable options to power our homes, businesses, cars, and devices on a large scale. The use of renewable energy in the United States has steadily increased in recent years as the public’s awareness and interest has grown. However, in 2015, only 10…

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Off-Grid Tiny House Will Blow Your Mind

June 2, 2015September 2, 2015 Science Connectedarchitecture, environment, green living, off-grid living, solar power, tiny house movement, tinyhouse, wind power

By Kate S. This is not the set of a sci-fi show. It is the Ecocapsule, an independent off-the-grid micro house from Nice Architects, an architectural studio in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Ecocapsule has been in development since 2008. Recently, a prototype went on display for the first time at the Pioneers Festival in Vienna, Austria, and EH Science invited the architects to talk about their egg-shaped creation. “With its off-grid life span, portability, and flexibility, it is suitable for a wide range of applications–from an independent research station or a…