Monthly Archives: February 2012

Solyndra Scandal

During this tough economy, President Barack Obama is desperate to create new job opportunities. When his administration approved of a loan for the California solar panel maker, this was absolutely a factor. Under his administration, the solar panel makers (Solyndra) … Continue reading

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Solar Cell

Our latest experiment in Science class was creating electricity using a flashlight and a solar cell. We held the flashlight at different distances from the solar cell, and the light would create the electricity. Presumably, the closer the light was … Continue reading

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Generater Experiment

In class we spent more time with robots. We experimented with generators this week, and found ways to generate electricity using flashlights. Each flashlight had a magnet inside it that could be moved up and down with a simple shake … Continue reading

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Hydrofracking

With the threat of global warming, there is now a constant search for efficient and natural forms of fossil fuels. Thanks to hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking), there may be obtainable energy in the form of fossil fuels found in rocks. Hydrofracking … Continue reading

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Energy Experiment

I like science…but I never knew how much fun I could have in a science class until this semester. I mean common, we get to play with robots in class! Last week we explored the use of energy. The technology … Continue reading

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Better Gas Mileage

Right now, the average car goes 27 miles per gallon of gas. Gas prices are rising every week, and American’s wallets are certainly suffering because of it. Gas prices have shot up for a number of reasons. One being overpopulation. … Continue reading

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Robots!

This was my first week working with the robots. Since I was absent for the first class meeting, I missed building the robots and therefore could not contribute with the first blog about the experience. However, I learned a lot … Continue reading

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Demand Response

Electricity levels are at an all-time high, and the levels are getting higher and higher every year. Energy Information Administration estimates the electricity levels will go up 30% by 2030. You probably don’t realize just how much electricity you use … Continue reading

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