In the frozen outskirts of the solar system, a reddish dwarf planet orbits in silence. Known as Sedna, it is so distant that ...

In the outer reaches of our solar system, far beyond the orbit of Pluto, lies Sedna, one of the most mysterious objects ever ...

NASA's initiatives to pioneer next-generation space technologies are also hit hard in the White House's budget proposal. If the Trump administration gets its way, NASA's Space Technology Mission ...

The innovative project to be built on the Eyre Peninsula will make solar power available after the sun sets, but will require ...

Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light dispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air.

The proof-of-concept study, published May 15 in the journal Device, uses synthetic quartz to trap solar energy at temperatures over 1,000°C (1,832°F), demonstrating the method's potential role ...

It is possible to make a material emit more radiation than it absorbs, violating the laws of physics in a way that could make ...

The Utility Regulation and Competition Office has launched the largest utility-scale solar and battery storage project in ...

By exploring other materials, such as different fluids and gases, they were able to reach even higher temperatures. The team also noted that these semitransparent materials’ ability to absorb light or ...

Hybrid hope RayGen's first power plant, near Carwarp in Australia, makes use of its new technology that combines solar cells with water-based thermal storage. (Courtesy: RayGen) Australia is renowned ...