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A new way to convert heat into electricity could lead to more efficient solar power.

By Prachi Patel | 10/03/2008 | 4 Comments

A hybrid refrigerator will bring efficient, cheap cooling to India.

An advance makes the conversion of heat to electricity practical.

Heating and air-conditioning systems that use thermoelectrics could make plug-in hybrids more practical.

Nanomaterials could be used for lower-emission cars and solar panels.

By Prachi Patel | 01/14/2008 | 0 Comments

Research shows that silicon is as efficient as pricier materials.

Cheap organic molecules could more efficiently convert waste heat into electricity.

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