September 26, 2012
Will Cheap Natural Gas Resurrect the Hydrogen Car?
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles remain rare but could find an ally in newly abundant and cheap natural gas
Alternative Energy Technology
September 25, 2012
China's Bid to Put More Clean Cars on the Road Hits a Wall
Clean-car mass production has struggled in China both due to faults with the vehicles and the government incentives designed to promote them
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EnvironmentSeptember 24, 2012
Electric Vehicles Proliferate, but Prove a Tough Sell
Despite the prospect of less reliance on oil, electric vehicles are not proving popular with the car-buying public
EnvironmentSeptember 20, 2012
Improved Thermoelectrics Could Migrate from Space to Earth
Precision engineering allows thermoelectric material to convert heat into more electricity
September 16, 2012
2012's Most Affordable Fuel-Efficient Cars
TechnologySeptember 14, 2012
Tunnel Vision: Subterranean Park to Stay Sunny with Fiber-Optic Skylights [Slide Show]
The proposed "Lowline" in New York City would transform an abandoned belowground trolley depot into a recreational public space complete with lush flora
EnvironmentSeptember 12, 2012
Do Plant-Derived Agrofuels Create More Problems Than They Solve?
EnvironmentSeptember 11, 2012
The Sky Is the Limit for Wind Power
The amount of power to be reaped from tapping low- and high-altitude winds dwarfs global demand
September 7, 2012
Coming Soon: Oil Drilling on the Arctic Ocean's Outer Continental Shelf
The SciencesSeptember 4, 2012
Obama and Romney Tackle 14 Top Science Questions
Find out where the candidates stand on climate change, research, energy, space and more
Space & PhysicsSeptember 4, 2012
Space Elevator Enthusiasts Push On despite Lengthy Time Frames and Long Odds
A space-travel technology, simple in concept, has been frustratingly difficult to realize
EnvironmentAugust 26, 2012
Energy Hits the U.S. Presidential Campaign Trail
Romney wants "energy independence," Obama prefers an "all of the above" approach. What's the difference? David Biello reports