Physicists Demystify Utility of Power Factor Correction Devices

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3 hours ago | 5 / 5 (1) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- If you've seen an Internet ad for capacitor-type power factor correction devices, you might be led to believe that using one can save you money on your residential electricity bill. However, ...

Biking 2.0: MIT's big wheel in Copenhagen (w/ Video)

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Yesterday, Dec. 15, at the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change, MIT researchers debuted the Copenhagen Wheel -- a revolutionary new bicycle wheel that not only boosts power, but can keep track of friends, ...

Electric cars rolling out

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11 hours ago | 4.4 / 5 (7) | 4

(PhysOrg.com) -- Electric vehicles are far from new, but we are still a long way from electric cars being the norm. Now two new electric cars may bring that goal a step closer.

Handheld Touch Screen Device May Lead to Mobile Fingerprint ID

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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation Hostage Rescue Team had a problem -- they needed a small, portable tool to identify fingerprints and faces, but couldn't get anyone interested in building ...

Study expects rising interest in energy saving

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(AP) -- Energy-efficient technology for batteries, grids and power storage will be trendy in 2010, according to a study released Wednesday on clean energy technology.