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A new attachment for asphalt shingle and composite slate roofs enables solar installation without boring holes through the external roofing layer has been awarded a US-made Solar Prize semifinalist.

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In 2023, the European Space Agency reported on Solar Orbiter's discovery of tiny jets near the sun's south pole that could be powering the solar wind. The team behind this research has now used even ...

The innovative ORENgE x ElectroShade allows users to operate the shades (and potentially other accessories) with self-powering ORENgE printed semiconductor films. The energy generated by the film can ...

A sun rash is an immune system reaction to sunlight exposure that causes itchy bumps, raised patches, or blisters on your skin. Here’s why and how to find relief.

Global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has completed a state-of-the-art solar panel installation at its Macquarie Park ...

Explore how falling solar panel prices are leading to innovative installations in cities and beyond, from balconies to motorway embankments.