New solar cell technology captures high-energy photons more efficiently
(Phys.org) —Getting the blues is rarely a desirable experience—unless you're a solar cell, that is.
Nanophysics
Jan 24, 2014
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News tagged with incoming solar radiation
Cirrus clouds form around mineral dust and metallic particles, study finds
At any given time, cirrus clouds—the thin wisps of vapor that trail across the sky—cover nearly one-third of the globe. These clouds coalesce in the upper layers of the troposphere, often more than 10 miles above the ...
Earth Sciences
May 9, 2013
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Buildings to generate their own power with innovative glass blocks
Buildings could soon be able to convert the sun's energy into electricity without the need for solar panels, thanks to innovative new technology.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 15, 2017
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Arctic ice melt sets stage for cold weather
(Phys.org) -- The dramatic melt-off of Arctic sea ice due to climate change is hitting closer to home than millions of Americans might think. That's because melting Arctic sea ice can trigger a domino effect leading to increased ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 6, 2012
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New aerosol observing technique turns gray skies to blue (w/Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Tiny, ubiquitous particles in the atmosphere may play a profound role in regulating global climate. But the scientists who study these particles -- called aerosols -- have long struggled to accurately measure ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 12, 2009
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Quantitative research depicts clouds and their radiative effects in North China plain
Clouds have a significant impact on Earth's energy budget. Cloud cover fluctuations can influence temperature, the water cycle, and incoming solar radiation.
Environment
Jun 1, 2022
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Scientists harness satellites to track algae growth on Greenland ice sheet
Scientists know that the brownish-gray algae that darken the Greenland ice sheet in summer cause the ice to melt faster, but only recently have they measured these blooms in the field, and only at few sites. To measure algal ...
Environment
Oct 16, 2020
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Mission to the sun will protect us from devastating solar storms and help us travel deeper into space
From prayer and sacrifice to sunbathing, humans have worshipped the sun since time immemorial. And it's no wonder. At around 150m km away, it is close enough to provide the light, heat and energy to sustain the entire human ...
Space Exploration
Jun 1, 2017
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Surprise emergence of the first cabbage white butterfly of 2017
The emergence of the first cabbage white butterfly of 2017 was a surprise even to the researcher who has been charting their flight since 1972.
Ecology
Jan 23, 2017
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Volcanic eruptions slow down climate change - temporarily
Although global concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has continuously increased over the past decade, the mean global surface temperature has not followed the same path. A team of international reseachers, ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 7, 2015
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