Robotic Bees: A Backup Plan For Colony Collapse Disorder?

Harvard, Robobees

Researchers search for a way to artificially mimic the collective behavior and “intelligence” of a bee colony. Read more →

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Fuel Cell Keeps Going When Hydrogen Runs Out

solide-oxide fuel cell, vanadium

Harvard tweaks a solid-oxide fuel cell, using a bilayer of platinum and vanadium oxide for the anode, to give it battery-like energy storage. Read more →

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Wind Power Industry Dynamic Shifts Through History

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A Harvard historian says wind-power development follows a pattern familiar in green industries, as imaginative founders give way to big companies. Read more →

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Harvard’s 50th LEED Certification Achieved

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Harvard has achieved its 50th LEED certification, and has adopted a campus-wide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions below 2006 levels. Read more →

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Tiny Device Looks To Extend Battery Life

Voltage Regulation

The Multi Core Voltage Regulator, developed by a researcher, uses an algorithm to recognize parts of a processor that are not in use and cuts power to them. Read more →

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Fuel Cells Of Tomorrow Methane Powered?

Harvard researchers are looking to produce cheaper, more efficient fuel cells powered by sources like methane gas which would be mobile device focused. Read more →

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Harvard Gets Shiny New 500-Kilowatt Solar Power System

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Harvard is the proud new user of a large 500-kilowatt solar power system installed on the roof top of one of the historic buildings that comprise the Arsenal on the Charles complex. Read more →

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