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Green Technology

 
Green technology encompasses a plethora of products and practices. What may initially come to mind — computers, TVs, MP3 players, cameras and so forth — is only the beginning. This broad category also includes alternative energy technology (wind, solar, geothermal, etc.), agricultural technology (organic food, plants, meat production and processing, etc.), architectural technology (energy-efficient buildings, etc.), automotive, industrial and much, much more. You'll find thorough coverage of green technology here on MNN. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Green Technology

  • A Web-based babysitter for your hydroponic garden

    Wed, May 15 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Bitponics Web-connected sensors help your indoor garden grow.

  • Parasitic worm inspires skin graft tech

    Tue, Apr 16 2013 at 1:43 PM

    A new technique for skin grafts involves an adhesive made of tiny needles that was inspired by a parasitic worm's behavior.

  • Turf wars: Natural grass is greener than synthetic turf

    Tue, Jan 22 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Artificial turf has its place, but it also wastes water, requires applications of chemicals, and doesn't release oxygen.

  • When waste attacks: 5 big sewage disasters

    Wed, Jan 09 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Here are some of the most serious city sewage disasters in history — and tips on how we can prevent future messes.

  • Is cloud computing secure?

    Wed, Dec 12 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Having your head in the clouds can be risky, but what about having all your computer data in the cloud?

  • What on earth is vlogging?

    Sat, Dec 08 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Think of vlogging as a video podcast, a video blog, if you will, where you share opinions, information, or just your life in general.

  • New light bulbs made of glowing plastic

    Mon, Dec 03 2012 at 2:14 PM

    The new lights use as little electricity as LED bulbs — and half as much as fluorescent lamps — while giving off a comfortable white light.

  • Turn old electronics into holiday cash

    Wed, Nov 28 2012 at 8:52 AM

    If you've upgraded and have old Apple products or other cellphones lying around, Gazelle will give you cash. It's fast, easy and the company will even send you a box and pay for shipping.

  • BMW i8 Spyder: Up close with an eco-friendly supercar

    Wed, Nov 14 2012 at 1:22 PM

    The i8 Spyder concept will be headed to market in 2014 with BMW estimating that 90 percent of its current design remaining intact.

  • Spider silk sheds light on optical fibers' future

    Tue, Oct 16 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Experiments with spider silk have proven that light can pass through it, leading scientists to speculate on future applications of the biotechnology.

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