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Video: Linear Parabolic Solar Reflectors- A Practical Experiment for Students
The BioSTEAM artist, Ana MacArthur, chose a parabolic shape for the site specific installation, Pollinator Concentrator. In this practical activity/experiment, learn about parabolas, make a parabolic solar reflector, and then investigate its ability to focus sunlight.
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Video: “Human powered” sun clock – Human Sundial
Video presentation about Human Sunclock making process. For more information please visit www.suncanisat.com or send inquiry via e mail.
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Video: What happens to bees during a solar eclipse?
What happens to bees during a solar eclipse? Citizen scientists found out. See what they observed in this Australian Academy of Science video.
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Article: Butterfly wings inspire a better way to absorb light in solar panels
The wings of a butterfly have inspired a new type of solar cell that can harvest light twice as efficiently as before and could one day improve our solar panels. https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/19/16503258/butterfly-wings-engineering-solar-cell-energy-biomimicry
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Article: Dung beetles have a surprisingly sophisticated way of navigating the world
Dung Beetles use the stars to navigate. New discoveries are finding they navigate by the wind direction and solar orientation as well. Find out more in this National Geographic article. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/06/dung-beetles-use-wind-sun-navigation/
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Project: Use Polarizing Film to Locate the Sun on Overcast Days
Use Polarizing Film to Locate the Sun on Overcast DaysVikings may have navigated using a sunstone. Find out more about the science and how to make your own in this Make:Project from Make Magazine. https://makezine.com/projects/locate-sun-on-overcast-days/
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Project: Locating the Sun by Polarizing Sunglasses
Anti-glare polarizing sunglasses reduce ground reflected polarized rays. They can be used to locate the Sun even when it is hidden from view by clouds or by the horizon. In this way, they can even do the main task of “sky compass” and similar instruments. Find out how to make it yourself in this project…
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Video: Michael Pawlyn on Using nature’s genius in architecture|TED
How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society: radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and drawing energy from the sun.
