Science
Flexible Membrane from Wood Generates Energy from Body Heat
Scientists have made a flexible membrane from a wooden piece. This produces electrical energy same as that runs in a human body. Charged channel walls produce this energy, with specific properties of natural nanostructures of wood. University of Maryland, US conducted the research. Owing to the advancement in technology, scientists succeeded in producing voltage effectively using minute temperature difference. Trees have channels to circulate water to the leaves and the
Business
New Wind Farms in Europe Received Funding of US$30 Billion Last Year
In 2018, the wind sector invested US$30.05 billion in new wind farms in Europe. WindEurope reported the news. It also reported that investment is similar to past few years. But, owing to price reduction, it will result in whopping 16.7 gigawatt (GW) in latest energy capacity. Now, the capital investment for 1 megawatt (MW) of latest onshore wind energy requires US$1.57 billion. In 2015, the required amount was US$2.0 billion.
Lifestyle
Too Much Use of Cell Phones Making Individuals Less Efficient
An Australian investigation found a hop in ‘technoference’ in the course of recent years. They found that an extreme amount of utilization of cell phones was influencing individuals to be less productive and lose sleep. Scientists from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia studied 709 cell phone users all over Australia. They took individuals from 18 year old to 83 year old almost a year ago. At that point,
Chemical
US Crude Dips to $63.40 as Russia Floats Output Hikes
Oil prices on Monday fell after OPEC (The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) along with Russia decided to battle record-high output in the U.S. Oil costs edged lower on Monday after universal benchmark Brent hit a new five-month high in the past session, yet concerns remain as worldwide supplies suffered losses. Losses were constrained due to fixing supplies globally, as production has fallen in Venezuela and Iran. The U.S.
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