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Smart LEDs Will Change More Than Light Bulbs

If we replaced all current lighting with smart LEDs in the ten years, the total energy consumption would be reduced by 1,929.84 joules. Electrical energy consumption would be reduced by terawatt hours. Financial savings of $1.83 trillion. Carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 10.68 gigatons. Crude oil consumption would be reduced by 962 million barrels. The number of required global power plants would be reduced by 28. Are you beginning to see this is a good idea?
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Metallic Glass Composite

What does this mean? Titanium strength glass that is resistant to breaking when bent. Very cool!
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OLPC One Laptop Per Child

This is a great idea, I hope it succeeds.
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Piezoelectric Flooring Produces Green Energy at Train Station

All you have to do is step on the floor to power the train station. This is a wonderful growing trend to reclaim lost energy.
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