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Humans have been using wind power since ancient times. Indeed, wind power has been used for thousands of years in navigation to propel sailing vessels and, through windmills, to produce mechanical power for use especially in agriculture. The first mills…
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The Sun is the main source of energy on our planet, from which we derive almost all the forms of energy we use on a daily basis, such as winds, fossil fuels and tides. Life on Earth depends on solar…
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"The important thing is to know how to take all things quietly". This is one of the most famous quotes of Michael Faraday, a scientist who succeeded admirably with simplicity. Born in 1791 to a family of humble origins –…
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Renewable energy sources in Italy The Energy Services Operator (GSE) periodically publishes data and statistics on the renewable energy sources used in Italy. The release of the "Energy from Renewable Sources in Italy - 2019" Statistical Report (published in 2021…
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In 1925, Charlie Chaplin dedicated one of his most famous films to the “gold rush”, a phenomenon that in the 19th century caused thousands of people to migrate to the United States, in search of fortune in mines, leaving behind…
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Small introductory manual for aspiring composters Once upon a time there was the orange peel Once upon a time there was an orange peel floating in the plate of leftovers from dinner and standing out for its vivid orange colour.…
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The relentless growth of renewable energy sources continues... The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (Ren21) periodically publishes data and statistics on the market, industry, investment and policies regarding renewable energy sources worldwide. These data are illustrated and…
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At primary school we learn that nothing is created and nothing is destroyed. We have heard this phrase so many times that it sometimes sounds like a folk saying. Usually, at middle school, the science teacher also adds but everything…
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Once upon a time, scientists conducted their experiments, formulated their theories and made their products inside their laboratories. They shared their results, models and theories with other experts before making the known to the rest of society. They played an…