Donna Njaastad

09/10/2025

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17 😅

09/10/2025

That kid came ready to make an impression and wow did he ever 🤣

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07/01/2025

A Filipino engineering student named Carvey Ehren Maigue developed a solar panel system called AuREUS or Aurora Renewable Energy and UV Sequestration, made from food waste that generate electricity from UV light, even without direct sunlight.

Unlike traditional solar panels that need visible sunlight, AuREUS harnesses ultraviolet (UV) light, which is present even during cloudy days. The magic lies in upcycled fruit and vegetable waste, which contains natural particles that absorb UV rays and re-emit them as visible light. This light is then converted into electricity using standard solar cells.

What makes AuREUS groundbreaking is its potential to generate power even without direct sunlight, making it ideal for urban environments and indoor applications like windows or building facades. Plus, it's eco-friendly, giving a second life to food waste while fighting climate change. Carvey’s innovation earned him the 2020 James Dyson Award for Sustainability, and it’s easy to see why, it’s a bold, beautiful fusion of science, sustainability, and ingenuity.