Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.

There’s actually only one MAJOR difference between the Windtraps in Dune and the Windcatchers from Yazd, so we’re going to ...

The ingenious minds at Primitive Technology explore how ancient drilling methods can inspire and improve modern DIY pump drill designs.

Virtual power plants turn distributed energy assets like EVs and solar into grid resources without new infrastructure.

Scientists often look to ancient technologies to inspire inventions of the future, like wind-powered ships and carbon-negative cement.

A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full tanks and backup power.

Solar powered water pumps are one of the most important ways for off-grid communities to gain access to water cheaply and cleanly.

Early Uses of Wind Power Ancient peoples harnessed the wind, too. In ancient China, windmills were used to power water pumps. In ancient Persia, in what is now eastern Iran, windmills, called asbads, ...

Solar-powered water pumps have the potential to alleviate global water scarcity, but careful management is needed to prevent the overexploitation of groundwater resources.

A “smart” hot water heat pump can create cheap, flexible demand and deliver big consumer savings. It’s time for governments to act.