This observation led to the development of which of the following everyday applications?

Advances in military technologies have often led to the development of everyday applications. Early radar systems operators noticed that objects near the radar were often heated when the radar was in use. This observation led to the development of which… Continue Reading

What do you make of Areva (largest maker of nuclear reactors) buying Ausra (solar thermal manufacturer)?

"Areva SA of France predicts the global use of solar-thermal power will grow by about 30-fold this decade, a forecast that spurred the world’s largest maker of nuclear reactors to buy a California-based equipment maker." "The deal was similar to… Continue Reading

Do we have the Cheney oil-centric energy policy to thank for this?

January 31, 2010 **China Leading Global Race to Make Clean Energy** By KEITH BRADSHER TIANJIN, China — China vaulted past competitors in Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States last year to become the world’s largest maker of wind turbines,… Continue Reading