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It has been proven that there are some solar cells which are able to convert sunlight into electricity more efficiently when loud music is being played as long as it is pop or rock. Although solar cells are traditionally made of silicon they can easily convert sunlight into electricity. Steve Dunn from Queen Mary University, London and James Read more...

Las Vegas has been well known for its famous saying “What happens in Vegas…Stays in Vegas!” However this is all set to change as Vegas is working on new street lighting known as “intellistreet” lighting. These new lights are set to monitor everything that happens in Vegas through its new technology. The wireless LED and computer operated Read more...

Edward Clarke, owner of Bristol’s Arc Bar has been found guilty of breaching a string of health and safety regulations at his business located in the city centre. He was found guilty at a hearing whereby he breached 23 conditions of his license. Clarke was ordered to pay a fine of £2,250 along with prosecution costs of £4,000. Among the Read more...

A millionaire Tory MP, Nadhim Zahawi, has admitted to claiming expenses for electricity used in the stables on his private estate. Mr. Zahawi, who received more from taxpayer money than any other MP, was reported to have claimed a total of £5,822 for a single year's energy bills. In a statement posted on his website yesterday, Mr. Zahawi Read more...

Manchester  town hall chiefs say they will save cash after purchasing a high-tech Christmas light system which can be used all year round for a staggering £900,000. Manchester council has recently bought the cutting-edge multi coloured lighting system which will be displaying the lighting for the first time tonight at the Christmas launch Read more...

A family of five had a lucky escape after they took the batteries out of their smoke alarm. As a result they were unaware of a deadly fire that broke out in their home in the middle of the night. The only reason the family woke during the night while the raging fire was stirring was due to a loud bang from an explosion in the kitchen. It was Read more...

David Fowler bought a 2012 Toyota Tundra hoping that it would be his last vehicle that he would have to purchase, however couldn’t get his head round why the engine stopped working considering there was only 17,000 miles on the dash. So he brought the Tundra to a mechanic for inspection to see if he could find the solution.  The mechanic Read more...

Lumileds, a Californian phosphor company are now hoping to claim a new record for energy saving efficiency for their LED Light bulb 203W for a remote-phosphor lamp. The 203W bulb delivers 6,000K and 70CRI with a conversion efficiency of 267 lm using a 26mm diameter dome-shaped remote phosphor. Intematix believe that this kind of module currently Read more...

The summer is over and now we are entering the cold winter, which can cause many students to turn up their thermostat, and bask in the heat until the bill comes or the oil runs out. So here are just a quick few alternatives in which you can use in order to keep warm as well as helping you to save money. Insulation – Of course as a student Read more...

Philips have released a new Hue BR30 downlight for homes across North America, these bulbs can be screwed into any accent, down light or spotlight to allow for more lighting options. The new bulb is similar to the original A19 Hue bulbs however it gives the home owner the option of a personalised home. The bulb itself is energy efficient and can Read more...