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Scientists Find New Penguin, Extinct for 500 Years

Posted by jseiler1

Thursday, 20 November 2008

Researchers studying a rare and endangered species of penguin have uncovered a previously unknown species that disappeared about 500 years ago.

(Associated Press story via Yahoo News)

Tiny Solar Cells Show Promise

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Posted by geri
Sunday, 09 November 2008
Researchers have developed some of the tiniest solar cells ever made – that could potentially be painted on surfaces, and even clothing. So far, the South Florida scientists have managed to pull 11 volts of electricity from a small array of solar cells, each one only one-quarter the size of a grain of white rice. (Read Reuters report in Toronto Globe and Mail)

Rare Fungus Discovered that Converts Plant Cellulose to Diesel Fuel

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Posted by bivvy
Thursday, 06 November 2008
A unique fungus that makes diesel compounds directly from cellulose has been discovered living in trees in the Patagonian rainforest. "These are the first organisms that have been found that make many of the ingredients of diesel," said Professor Gary Strobel from Montana State University. "This is a major discovery," he said, that may offer an alternative to fossil fuels. (Environment News Service )

Solar Power Game-Changer: Coating Helps Panels Soak up More Sun

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Posted by geri
Wednesday, 05 November 2008
Researchers have discovered and demonstrated a new method for overcoming major hurdles facing solar energy, developing a new antireflective coating that provides for 'near perfect' absorption of sunlight from all angles.
Read more... [Solar Power Game-Changer: Coating Helps Panels Soak up More Sun]

Using Thoughts and Technology to Help People Who Are Paralyzed

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Posted by Matt

Wednesday, 05 November 2008

Scientists are using signals from the brain to enable paralyzed individuals to gain more control over their lives. Recent developments have enabled people to control computers and drive wheelchairs using only their thoughts. In the future, scientists hope that similar technologies will allow paralyzed individuals to control prosthetics or even their own paralyzed limbs with help from artificial circuitry. (CBS News/60 Minutes has the story)

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