New Atlas

Thermoelectric generator pulls energy from room temperature heat

Scientists in Japan have developed a new organic device that can harvest energy from heat. Unlike other thermoelectric generators, this one works at room temperature without a heat gradient. Usually, ...
The Durango Herald

Oil transformed Pierce. Now, geothermal might, too

Town near Fort Collins unsure about future effects, proposed benefits On a gusty day in February, Ben Burke and Johanna Ostrum toured Jennings 1, an idle oil well in Pierce. Hemmed in by a fence and ...
Nature

Nanoscale heat transport tracked at interface between semiconductor materials

As electronic chips get smaller and more powerful, they can overheat, reducing their reliability and lifespan. Overheating arises when phonons — quasiparticles that carry heat — become blocked at ...
Colorado Public Radio

Oil transformed Pierce, Colorado. Now, geothermal might too

This story is part of the Hotspots series exploring Colorado's geothermal energy industry by CPR's Climate Solutions Team. Explore the series here. On a gusty day in February, Ben Burke and Johanna ...