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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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The Sun Broke Two Records in Texas

By: Anna Statz, Journalist
On January 28, just about one third of the energy demand in Texas came from solar power for five hours. The sun was able to break two records in Texas in one day.
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Solar Panel Achieves Record 25% Efficiency

By: Andres Martinez Aparicio, Journalist
Oxford PV solar panels reached a record 25% efficiency. As the efficiency of solar panels increases, it could lead us to a future with no pollution.
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The Promise of Sustainable Energy

By: Christian Jeon, Journalist
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, the need for sustainable energy solutions has never been greater.
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"Solar Panels" by Living Off Grid is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Why I think solar power is the best source of energy

By: Ali iskandar, jurnolist
Silver power is one of the most abundant, clean and renewable sources of energy available. It is both environmentally friendly and cost effective. Its applications range from powering homes and vehicles to providing electricity for industrial and commercial use.
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All About Dyson Spheres

By: Salar Nasimov, Journalist
A dyson sphere is a hypothetical structure that would cover a star, and capture its energy output so it could be used by humans. The idea was first proposed by physicist Freeman Dyson in 1960 as an idea to explore the ways people in the future could collect energy from a star.
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Solar panels: How Are They Made?

By: Jimy Ordonez, Journalist
Solar panels are layers of materials that work together to make energy.
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