A Shell-Shocking Discovery – Yale Scientific Magazine

The clam contains layers of spherical cells called iridocytes, which scatter sunlight outward into a cone-like shape. This conical beam of diffused light then reaches

Performance analysis of tubular solar still using clam shells (coastal

The clam shells are a form of bio-waste and a sensible heat storage material freely available in the environment, with the ability to retain and release heat gradually during periods of

Giant Clams: The Unexpected Pioneers of Solar Efficiency

Giant clams, often overlooked in the discussion of renewable energy, are becoming the focus of intense scientific scrutiny. These marine marvels possess a sophisticated system of

How to increase solar energy efficiency with giant clams

Scientists discover why giant clams are nearly twice as efficient as our best photovoltaics at capturing solar energy.

Giant clams inspire breakthroughs in solar energy

Algae inside giant clams are arranged in vertical columns on their surfaces – a critical adaptation that allows them to absorb sunlight optimally. This

Giant, Sparkly Clams Hide the Most Efficient Solar

In research published in PRX Energy, Sweeney and her team

Giant clams may be the most efficient solar energy

In a new study led by Yale University, experts suggest that the solution to solar energy efficiency may lie beneath the tropical coral reefs. Stepping away

These Giant Sparkly Clams Hide the Best Solar Panels Ever Discovered

In the shallow tropical reefs off Palau, giant clams of the genus Tridacna hide a remarkable secret. Beneath their four-foot-long shells lies iridescent blue flesh, housing what