These surprisingly powerful devices can turn the power of running water into current. By Stan Horaczek Updated Apr 9, 2024 10:35 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

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Inspired by the classic drinking bird toy, scientists have developed an engine that efficiently converts energy from water evaporation into electricity to power small electronics. The device produces ...

[Paul Junkin] bought a curious product off the Internet. It was supposed to generate electricity when hooked up to a running hose. Only, it didn’t do a very good job. His solution was ...

When the power goes out, comfort disappears fast. You can’t cook, the house gets cold, and even basic things like making coffee or keeping food fresh become a challenge. Most people don’t realize how ...

Often associated with refreshing a sense of being renewed and a peaceful calmness, raindrops may soon become tiny engines of ...

Scientists have converted a children's "drinking bird" toy into a tool that generates usable amounts of electricity. The generator could one day be utilized to power a wide variety of small electronic ...