Energy Efficiency

Researchers' design combines passive radiative cooling with solar water heating — all without requiring electricity.

Trying to see your smartphone screen in bright sunlight is not only frustrating, it uses a lot of energy. Chicago-based Azumo is developing technology to eliminate that issue. Founder and CEO Mike...

Do you ever stop to really think about what materials your home is constructed from and the environmental impact? Scientists are, and a handful believe the fungus that creates mushrooms is the...

It’s no secret that the pandemic prompted a surge in video chat use even though the technology has existed for years. If you suffer from “Zoom fatigue” like I do, you’ll probably...

National Renewable Energy Laboratory scientists devised a next-generation thermochromic window. Thermochromic items are temperature sensitive and change color when the temperature changes. The window generates electricity while reducing the need for air...

Happy Friday afternoon! We’re about midway through the summer so I hope you have some fun, safe, and socially distant plans to milk these summer days for all they’re worth. When making...

🌞 SOLAR: A Midwest collaboration has resulted in a new smart window that could generate energy while also adjusting to the user’s preferences. Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee contributed...

A Chicago-based cleantech company is accelerating efforts to boost diversity within its business after recent protests and social unrest around the country. More on NanoPattern Technologies after today’s tech headlines… Today’s headlines:...