Plus, carbon capture, nuclear power and more on energy production.

Happy Thursday We use so much electricity every day, yet most of us don't know the difference between a 60-watt and 75-watt light bulb. Let's find out the difference between amps, watts, volts and ohms and more about energy. What Are Amps, Watts, Volts and Ohms? By Dave Roos OK, so volts measure the potential for energy to travel, and ohms measure the resistance to the electrical flow, but what are amps and watts? Read more >> More About Energy Production Could Giant Sea Kelp Be the Next Biofuel Source? Move over corn and soybeans, there's a better biofuel in town. And this one grows in abundance at the bottom of the ocean. Read more >> How Carbon Capture Works Why capture carbon dioxide from the air? To combat global warming and climate change. Here's how it works. Read more >> What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?   Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but the type of energy they create is different. Read more >> Static Electricity Can Cause Way More Than a Bad Hair Day Despite the nuisance and possible dangers of static electricity, it has some benefits, too! Read more >> How Nuclear Power Works What happens inside a nuclear power plant to bring such marvel and misery into being? Read more >> Is the Dream of Cold Fusion Still a Possibility?   Though a highly publicized 1989 cold fusion breakthrough was subsequently discredited, research is still being conducted in hopes of future success. Read more >> Riddle of the Day! What kind of ship has two mates but no captain?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list