In a new twist on the concept of the power suit, solar energy start-up Konarka has linked up with a Swiss scientific institute to develop a woven fabric that can harvest energy from the sun. The ...

MIT created a solar cell that is unlike any other. It is made of lightweight fabric solar cells that can swiftly convert any surface into an energy source, according to a report by the World Economic ...

MIT has been working on very thin solar cells made of a film just a few microns thick. The problem? The cells are so thin that they’re hard to work with. You could make a small solar cell on top of, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The latest fashion breakthrough is taking “activewear” in an ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Six years ago, an MIT engineering team at the university’s Organic ...

Discover the impact of natural light on building facades and how to use systems that optimize energy efficiency in ...

You thought neon pants went out in the '70s? U.S. and Swiss scientists want to develop a fabric that can produce electric power. Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers ...