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Scientific American Magazine
| Technology
Ten thoughts, trends and technologies that have the power to transform our lives
By
The Editors
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John Pavlus
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Tom Vanderbilt
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Elizabeth Svoboda
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Melinda Wenner Moyer
and
Matthew L. Wald
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Nov 18, 2010 |
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Scientific American Magazine
| Energy & Sustainability
The U.S. needs a new electric transmission system to deliver cleaner, more reliable power nationwide. Four steps could clear hurdles
By
Matthew L. Wald
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Nov 10, 2010 |
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Scientific American Magazine
| Environment
Yucca Mountain was supposed to be the answer to the U.S.'s nuclear waste problem, but after 22 years and $9 billion, that vision is dead. Now, some say that doing nothing in the near term may be the smartest solution
By
Matthew L. Wald
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Aug 3, 2009 |
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Special Editions
| Energy & Sustainability
The U.S. needs a high-voltage transmission system to deliver plentiful energy from wind and sunshine to power-hungry cities. At least one plan has emerged
By
Matthew L. Wald
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Apr 6, 2009 |
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Scientific American Magazine
| Energy & Sustainability
The need to tackle global climate change and energy security makes developing alternatives to fossil fuels crucial
By
Matthew L. Wald
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Feb 16, 2009 |
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Features
| Environment
Taking apart a nuclear power plant that has reached the end of its life is a complicated task. But not for the reasons you might expect
By
Matthew L. Wald
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Jan 26, 2009 |
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Special Editions
| Energy & Sustainability
Newly approved reactor designs could reduce global warming and fossil-fuel dependence, but utilities are grappling with whether better nukes make market sense
By
Matthew L. Wald
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Dec 15, 2008 |
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Scientific American Magazine
| Technology
Ethanol could displace gasoline, but it won't pay off until we find a way to distill cornstalks, not corn
By
Matthew L. Wald
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Dec 16, 2006 |