Posts tagged: solar
‘Green’ solar cell is made from plants
To make super cheap solar cells, MIT researchers look to commandeer the process of photosynthesis in plants.
NASA spacecraft finds atoms beyond solar system
A NASA spacecraft has captured the most complete glimpse yet of what lies beyond our solar system, which may help scientists map how our galaxy evolved and changed over time.
Solar storm fuels stunning auroras (video)
You couldn't ask for a better show for a night out in the elements. A time-lapse video shows the auroras produced by this week's solar radiation storm.
Q-BICs — Doped Quantum Dots — Harvest Wasted Infrared Solar Spectrum
Sometimes doping is good
Massive solar flares not expected to cause disruptions
The planet will continue being bombarded by radiation from a solar storm Wednesday, but it shouldn't cause any immediate problems for cellphone users or air travellers in Canada.
Solar storm could bring bright skies tonight
Today's solar storm has only caused rerouted flights and correctable satellite communications. But people as far south as New York and Oregon may be able to see the Northern Lights.
Biggest solar storm in 6 years bombarding Earth
The sun is bombarding Earth with radiation from the biggest solar storm in more than six years with more to come from the fast-moving eruption.
Map shows reach of solar radiation storm
The Space Weather Prediction Center publishes a map showing the reach of the solar radiation hurtling past Earth. It says some flights have been rerouted to avoid the north pole.
Videos show giant solar flares, ensuing aurora borealis
The largest solar radiation storm since 2005 is causing stunning auroras throughout the North and South Poles.
Solar flare blasts radiation storm toward Earth
The burst of plasma from a solar flare is expected to reach the Earth's magnetic field tomorrow and potentially cause disruptions to satellites.
Next-gen solar tech makes big leagues
Solar Frontier's thin-film technology will be used at a 150 megawatt solar farm in California because of price and year-round production