Pennsylvania is a rich source of energy alternatives like wind and natural gas. A report from a prominent conservation group cautions that those who wish to take advantage of these resources minimize harm to forests, wildlife and waterways.
Researchers at Lock Haven and Penn State universities are developing tiny implants that could restore sight, hearing and motion to those whose nerves were damaged by an injury or illness.
A portable energy storage system being developed by an Allentown company would provide a backup to traditional power grids. The portable storage systems would most likely be used by utility companies to lessen the impact of peak demand for power.
The Clearfield County Economic Development Corp. plans to award a contract for the construction of a 20,000-square foot building designed to be leased to oil and gas firms.
Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, makers of the world's first auto-piloted robots, has landed a $988,000 contract from DARPA to build an autonomous ground vehicle that can morph into an aircraft during military missions.
GO KIZ and Pittsburgh Central KIZ both received chunks of $1.7M in statewide funding from Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, to support innovative startups and to commercialize energy efficient, life-saving technologies.
Niche Recycling's composting bio bins are coming to the Navy Yard, reducing food waste and saving businesses thousands on costly garbage pick-ups.
Through a massive stock sale in its wholly-owned subsidiary Alumifuel International, University City's Alumifuel Power looks to expand its hydrogen energy product business to serve customers across the world.
Organizing two landmark events that engage and nurture innovation in the tech and creative communities, she might be the busiest woman in Philly this month. Barcamp Philly and TEDx Philly happen just six days apart next week.
A chance meeting meeting while waiting tables in Washington, D.C., has led Ian Smith on an improbable path back to his native Erie County, where he is selling solar across the western part of PA, including his child home.