Even the most mundane objects and experiences seem to become totally amazing up in space. Like, say, this knitting needle that’s been charged with static electricity interacting with tiny droplets of water. Combine the electric charge with the velocity of the droplet, and the result is a gravity-like orbit of the water around the needle. More »
Scientists have mapped the entire energy use of New York City, building by building. The interactive map, created by Bianca Howard, a PhD student in mechanical engineering at Columbia University, uses publicly available data to work out which buildings are using the most energy and how they are using it. More »
You don’t have a Tesla Coil? And you call yourself a mad scientist. You should take a lesson from electrical-engineer Greg Leyh and build yourself a pair. That’ll show those fools who laughed at you in mad medical school, that will show them all!!! MUAHAHAHAHA!! *Lightning Crash* More »
Somebody in Hungary thought that designing high voltage towers in a shape that vaguely resembles a clown is a good idea. As if high voltage towers and their potential cancer-inducing powers weren’t terrifying enough. Somebody needs to get fired. More »
The world isn’t too hot on nuclear energy today, and for good reason. But “nuclear energy” doesn’t have to be the kind we’ve come to know and botch. Some engineers think the rocks we’re walking on could change electricity forever. More »
The Energy Supply Association is concerned that a small part of the carbon tax laws may cost them more money upfront — and as a result, add nearly 20 per cent to electricity bills. More »
Solar power is fascinating stuff, but it’s not cheap compared to dirty old coal powered wattage, right? Turns out, it now costs pretty much exactly the same. More »
