Solution to Renewable Energy's Intermittency Problem: More Renewable Energy
A mix of offshore and onshore wind, along with contributions from solar power, could provide reliable and cost-effective power flow during all but a handful of days in a hypothetical four-year period under study
Robot Glider Detects Rogue Waves and Other Ocean Anomalies Missed by Satellites
The wave-powered sub Papa Mau not only set a record while crossing the Pacific Ocean autonomously, it also studied rogue waves and other marine phenomena invisible to eyes in the sky
Sprinkled Nanocubes Could Hold Light Tight for Efficient Solar Panels
A device based on scattered silver cubes could scale up light absorption for solar power
Sunlit Nanoparticles Turn Water to Steam
Heated grains of coated sand turn water to steam without having to boil the whole pot. David Biello reports
Growth of Ethanol Fuel Stalls in Brazil
The nation's shortages are a sobering lesson for a biofuels pioneer
What to Expect from Climate Negotiations
As the world gathers in Doha, is progress being made in reducing greenhouse gas pollution? David Biello reports
December 2012 Briefing Memo
Advanced Biofuels Hope to Change the Climate for Transportation
Fuel from algae is being sold in California, a first step toward a future of advanced biofuels. David Biello reports
Carbon Emerges as New Solar Power Material
Carbon-based photovoltaic devices might one day replace silicon solar cells
How to Build a More Resilient Electric Grid
In the wake of extreme weather, research is revealing that smart grids and micro-grids can help the electric grid cope
Obama Victory Reopens Door to Emissions Curbs and Possible Carbon Tax
Reelected, Obama said he plans to ensure that the U.S. is a global leader in research, technology and clean energy. The "fiscal cliff" might even open the door again to carbon tax discussions
Global Warming Means Culture Change
Climate isn't the only thing global warming will change. David Biello reports