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The Purpose of Solar Panels

The Purpose of Solar Panels

By: Jason Rodriguez, Journalist

Energy Generation and Sustainability Solar panels play a crucial role in energy generation and sustainability by converting sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic cells. This clean and renewable...

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Why Solar Panels Could Be The Next META For The World

By: Rowan Huh, Journalist
In recent years, the buzz around the next "meta" has been all about tech, innovation, and what the future holds. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, we’ve seen concepts emerge that promise to change the way we live. But what if the next big "meta" isn't rooted in screens or digital landscapes, but in something much more tangible—solar panels?
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Aptera Achieves Breakthrough in Solar Electric Vehicle Testing

By: Cooper Shealy, Journalist
Aptera, a US-based company, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the first real-world performance test of its solar electric vehicle (sEV).
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Solar Cells are now Thinner and Lighter

Solar Cells are now Thinner and Lighter

By: Benjamin Siegel, Journalist
MIT students have just made a new solar cell that is 50 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. These new cells are much lighter and are a lot easier to use.
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Solar Balloons

Solar Balloons

By: Anmol Shankhi, Journalist
A solar balloon is a hot air balloon that gains the ability to float when the air inside the balloon is heated by solar radiation or the sun's heatwaves. Solar Balloons are usually made out of black or dark balloon material. The heated air inside the balloon is less dense than the air that surrounds it making it like a hot air balloon.
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Satellites: What They Are

By: Shiryu Gibson, Journalist
What are satellites and how can they help us down on earth? Satellites are important to modern life because they can send radio signals back to earth so we can use objects like our phones or TV.
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Utilizing Nature’s Power: Lotus Leaves Turned into Electricity Generators

By: Cooper Shealy, Journalist
By using the hydrovolcanic electricity generation method induced by living leaf transpiration, they have found a way to turn lotus leaves into a continuous power source.
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Satellites Set To Stage Fake Solar Eclipse For Studies Of Sun’s Corona

By: Walker McCann, Journalist
 A total solar eclipse on April 8 will be a rare and short opportunity for scientists to observe the Sun's mysterious corona.
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Solar Power Trees

By: Nathan Brown, Journalist
The solar panels that are like leaves on the solar powered trees get re-charged every day by the sun and that created electricity that is used to kill the bugs. As technology advances, solar powered trees might become more and more similar to real trees and other plants.
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Solar Sandwich

By: Nathan Brown, Journalist
Solar Sandwich is a combination of a durable seam metal roof system and the latest technology of solar panels. It can reduce 20 to 80 percent of the energy bill.
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Starlink, what it is and how it works.

By: Salar Nasimov, Journalist
The primary goal of Starlink is to provide satellite internet connectivity to underserved areas of the planet, as well as provide competitively priced service to urban areas. The project aims to improve upon the delay traditionally associated with satellite internet, making it a viable alternative to cable or fiber connections.
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Japan’s New Wooden Satellite

By: Salar Nasimov, Journalist
The idea behind the wooden satellite is simple yet genius. Wood doesn't block electromagnetic waves or the Earth's magnetic field. Therefore, devices within the satellite could work without the need for additional sensors or antennas, potentially reducing the amount of metal needed.
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