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Annular solar eclipse goes global, social

May 21, 2012
First annular eclipse in 18 years thrills millions in western U.S. and Southeast Asia and millions more who could only watch on social networks. [Read more]

Partial solar eclipse in Canada on Sunday

May 18, 2012
Canadians will be able to view a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, though the viewing gets better the further west in the country you are.

Solar eclipse blazes a ‘ring of fire’ this weekend

May 17, 2012
For the first time in 18 years, millions of people can watch the moon pass in front of the sun, exposing a brilliant scorching halo for up to 4.5 minutes in an annular solar eclipse. [Read more]

U.S. and British Leaders Warn of EMP Bombs, Catastrophic Solar Storms

May 15, 2012
Mechanic: Somebody set up us the bomb./Operator: We get signal./...CATS: All your base are belong to us.

Got a deck? Solar panels now a plug-in appliance

May 12, 2012
A do-it-yourself kit for installing a handful of solar panels lets people dip their toes into grid-tied solar power. [Read more]

‘Monster sunspot’ could bring solar flares

May 9, 2012
Giant sunspots took a turn toward Earth this weekend and sent clouds of particles towards Earth, which aren't expected to disrupt communications but could bring auroras to northern latitudes. [Read more]

Solar-powered catamaran completes around-the-world journey

May 4, 2012
A solar-powered catamaran travelling the world for more than a year and a half has reached its final destination, becoming the first vehicle fuelled solely by the sun to circumnavigate the globe.

Quick Note: Logitech Releases Solar-Powered iPad Case w/Keyboard

May 4, 2012
The keyboard to stay powered for two years on a full charge, whether it's in sunlight or complete darkness

Logitech’s Solar Keyboard Folio for the iPad: Sun-powered typing

May 3, 2012
Where green meets convenience: Logitech's latest iPad accessory ditches the USB charger for solar energy. [Read more]

NASA battles solar storm with rubber chicken

April 26, 2012
Relax, 2012 does not spell doom for Earth -- massive solar storms or not. And even if there was a threat, NASA has an awesome secret weapon. [Read more]

Company Invents Flexible, Partially Transparent Solar Panels

April 23, 2012
Solar energy is one of the, if not the most, convenient natural resources, being essentially inextinguishable, so we'll definitely take notice of any breakthrough in this field.It so happens that an upstart German company has set the foundations for what may be the future or energy harnessing.Under the apt ...

German Company Creates Semi-Transparent Solar Panels

April 23, 2012
Heliatek's panels are capable of converting 8 percent of its collected light energy into electricity