Advancing sustainable development in Africa
<p>The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan
Energy Technology
-
Cooling tactics
Water body and trees around the building provide cooling effect
-
Wonders of the Sun
Installation of solar panels have made life comfortable
-
Green electricity
As per a proposal before the State Utilities Commission of North Caro lina, USA, consumers can now choose to buy
-
Cobweb wires
German researchers have developed ultra thin wires from cobwebs. These wires, based on latest techno logy, could spark revolution in miniature electronics. Spider silk is remarkably strong and can
-
Ecofriendly lubricants
Officials of several states in usa , led by Iowa and Michigan, have been directed to adopt the use of plant-based lubricants. A report issued by the US-based Institute for Local Self Reliance states
-
First solar funicular
The world's first solar-powered funicular, a type of cable railway, has started operating between Italy's Livorno town and the Montenero sanctuary. Photo voltaic (PV) panels on buildings bordering
-
Electrifying ride
REVA leads the charge for electric vehicles in India
-
Derailed
Tamil Nadu s initiative to promote wind energy
-
Beaming with energy
Electricity generated in space using light from the sun can now be converted into microwaves and transmitted to the Earth using techno logy developed by National Space Development Agency of Japan and
-
Solar solution
Solarica, a privately owned Dutch company, is investing US $11.5 million to bring solar energy to 11,000 families whose houses are scattered alongside the dense foliage of Costa Rica's rainforests.