The world’s oil supplies are running out, and nations are scrambling to find suitable replacements to heat our homes, power our cars and illuminate the night. Following the Federal government’s pledge of $3.5 billion to renewable energy projects, Popular Science reveals the most promising and provocative new energy solutions being developed around the world, including:
• A geothermal power plant that taps into the Earth’s natural warmth.
• Clean fossil fuels, without the nasty greenhouse gas emissions.
• New and untapped sources of biofuel from seaweed and algae.
• Solar power, safer nuclear, and more!
Also featured in the issue
• Fighting viruses with viruses: Antibiotic-resistant viruses are giving our doctors nightmares, but they’re no match for a treatment from Eastern Europe.
• The world’s fastest remote-controlled car: It rips along at 259km/h!
• The next big thing: YOU! Popular Science has published a guide that takes prospective inventors from the drawing board through to the production line.
• Shark rescue: Aussie researchers are bringing the endangered Grey Nurse shark back from the brink of extinction with an artificial uterus.
• The hottest tech for your car, plus some brand new features to keep your eyes peeled for.
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