Can we harness energy from outer space?
People have been searching for clean alternative energy sources for decades to no avail. As soon as one source seems to pass the test, someone uncovers its fatal flaw. Nuclear, wind, solar and hydropower have all been dragged through the mud to some degree. Traditional nuclear fission is too risky, winds aren’t consistent, the sun doesn’t always penetrate the clouds and hydropower dams disrupt natural environments. It seems like any workable solution is light-years away — literally. Some researchers think the answer to our energy needs rests in the stars. From wind tu
