Clayton Ashley
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Latest articles by Clayton Ashley

Renewable Energy Rides the Rails to More Efficient Power Storage
By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley, Dave Brody published
A clever new idea could save renewable energy for when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining.

Soil-Free Farming Grows Vegetables in the Desert
By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley, Dave Brody published
Farms that use dramatically less water and fertilizer can operate in the desert using a high tech film developed by a company based in Dubai.

Shrilk: Bug-Inspired 'Plastic' Made from Shrimp Shells
By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley published

Sea Urchins Inspire Cheap Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions
By Jim Parks, Clayton Ashley, Dave Brody published
Most carbon capture schemes are complex and expensive, but research on sea urchins has revealed a clean and cheap way to capture carbon and turn it into something useful.
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