Space & PhysicsMay 1, 2012
A New Report Sheds Light on Problems Plaguing Russia's Space Program
A recent report from Russia's space agency sheds light on a string of recent failures
Automobiles
April 30, 2012
Obese People May Fail to Buckle Up
People of normal weight are 67 percent more likely to buckle their car seat belts than are obese people. Steve Mirsky reports
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April 24, 2012
Diesel Cars Make a Comeback in the U.S.
Sooty, finicky diesel engines are a thing of the past, boosting prospects for the fuel-efficient automobiles in America
EnvironmentApril 23, 2012
Cheap Fracked Gas Could Help Americans Keep on Truckin'
Companies and researchers are working on infrastructure and technologies to help bring the nation's growing stock of natural gas to fuel tanks, including those of long-haul vehicles
TechnologyApril 20, 2012
Second Wind: Air-Breathing Lithium Batteries Promise Recharge-Free Long-Range Driving--If the Bugs Can Be Worked Out
IBM-led research to create lithium-air electric vehicle batteries gets a boost from Japanese chemical companies toward the goal of 800 kilometers out of a full charge
EnvironmentApril 6, 2012
Different Strokes: New Lower-Pollution Auto Rickshaw Engines Could Save Lives and Curb Climate Change [Slide Show]
The two-stroke rickshaw, although convenient in traffic-snarled cities, is a toxic nuisance--but new engines could clean up its act
April 5, 2012
Flying Car Debuts at New York City Auto Show
Terrafugia's Transition two-seat "roadable aircraft" comes to the New York International Auto Show after a maiden flight. Larry Greenemeier reports
The SciencesApril 1, 2012
Titanic: Resonance and Reality
A century ago a great ship struck an iceberg and sank, earning a permanent place among the stories we tell—and lessons we should learn
The SciencesApril 1, 2012
The Extraordinary Story of the White Star Liner Titanic
The great steamship sank 100 years ago, but its legendary drama, heroes and villains remain as unforgettable as ever
The SciencesApril 1, 2012
A Timeline of Tragedy and Triumph
From the great ocean liner's construction to its sinking to its discovery on the ocean floor, the key moments in Titanic's history
March 30, 2012
Compressed-Air Car Winds Way to Market
Tata Motors hopes to release its compressed-air car in India by August. Larry Greenemeier reports
EnvironmentMarch 23, 2012
Spread Reckoning: U.S. Suburbs Face Twin Perils of Climate Change and Peak Oil [Excerpt]
Sprawling metropolitan areas like Merriam, Kans., face fundamental challenges from global warming and the end of easy oil