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Photos: Say hello to Intel's little helpers
Photo Intel is making strides to improve the energy efficiency and the carbon footprint of its products. Using a combination of RFID technology and a bracelet equipped with an accelerometer, Intel researchers hope that sensors on everyday objects will be... [18 Jun 2008]
Photos: The solar powered speedster
Photo The best option for sun-powered racers are space-grade solar arrays - made from rejected satellite solar cells - which have a conversion efficiency rate of about 30 per cent, about double that of cheaper terrestrial silicon cells. [16 Jun 2008]
Photos: US military puts 'bat' spies in the sky…
Photo University of Michigan researchers plan to develop quantum dot solar cells to double the efficiency of the current model. Researchers plan to equip the plane with tiny cameras for stereo vision, directional microphones and devices that detect... [17 Mar 2008]
Photos: BlackBerrys on the beat
Photo West Yorkshire Police, pictured here, is another force which uses the BlackBerry, with the force estimating its use has resulted in £8.8m in efficiency savings and saved 145-hours per front-line officer per year. [08 Feb 2008]
Photos: Scottish NHS trials video checkups
Photo Dr Webster said: "This system will improve efficiency. In 2005, representatives from NHS Grampian presented the "booth concept" at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh with universal approval from clinicians. [08 Feb 2008]
Photos: Six unusual power sources
Photo However, Spies is hopeful the technology's efficiency will improve, making thermo-generators for mobile devices a future possibility. Scientists are coming up with novel ways to power gadgets - including using body heat and even dung. [19 Nov 2007]
Photos: Five unusual data centres
Photo Sun claims the 'Blackbox' virtualised data centre is greener and cheaper than an average set-up, with 20 per cent more energy efficiency than a traditional air-con cooled centre and only costing around €500,000. [25 Jul 2007]
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