Bio Fuels – Are They The Answer?
November 2, 2008 by Spotlight-On WM
Filed under Bio Fuels, ENVIRO, Solar Power, Wind Power
As the term suggests, bio-fuels are fuels that are formed when biological matter decomposes. The bio-fuels are mostly derived from plants. Bio-fuels exist in all the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Difference between bio-fuels and fossil fuels Bio-fuels are different from fossil fuels in the following ways: Read more
It Takes a Pre-Teen From Portland…
September 18, 2008 by Spotlight-On WM
Filed under ENVIRO, Solar Power, TECH
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William Yuan, a seventh-grader from Portland, OR, developed a three-dimensional solar cell that absorbs UV as well as visible light. The combination of the two might greatly improve cell efficiency. William’s project earned him a $25,000 scholarship and a trip to the Library of Congress to accept the award, which is usually given out for research at the graduate level.12-year-old Revolutionizes the Solar Cell, Sep 2008
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