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• Nicaragua adds wind power to energy mix
MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Energy-starved Nicaragua is turning to wind as it tries to reduce its dependence on oil-based power. In January, the country will begin operating 19 windmills that have the potential to generate 40 megawatts of energy. Energy ...
• Polaroid camera produces prints on the spot
The life of the rechargeable battery is limited, because of the energy needed to heat up the prints. You can get a bit more than 20 prints on one charge if you do them in one sitting. If you make a print only now and then, you'll get fewer on a ...
• Oil plunges on worries about demand
Energy prices plunged across the board Wednesday after a government report showed U.S. oil reserves were much greater than expected, suggesting demand continues to fall. Sweet crude for February delivery tumbled 12 percent, or $5.95, to settle at $42 ...
• Flood-control dams eyed for energy potential
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - America's search for cleaner electricity has developers studying dozens of government flood-control dams from North Carolina to Oregon to see if it makes financial sense to retrofit them with hydroelectric turbines. The studies ...
• How you eat could impact your smarts
The brain needs Goldilocks portions of energy: not too much, not too little. To optimize brain power, Michael Green of Aston University in England suggests one tactic would be "more frequent but smaller meals." The brain works best with about 25 ...