TechnologyMay 1, 2011
Why Bayes Rules: The History of a Formula That Drives Modern Life
A new book about the now ubiquitous theorem traces its road from 18th-century theology to 21st-century robotic cars
Automobiles
EnvironmentMay 1, 2011
When Cars Are Greener Than People
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TechnologyApril 25, 2011
Passion Gear: Autos Appeal to Emotions This Week at the New York City Car Show [Slide Show]
The New York International Auto Show features a fleet of vehicles with brawn, brains and an environmental conscience
EnvironmentApril 22, 2011
Earth and environment science projects favored by entrants in Google Science Fair
TechnologyApril 20, 2011
Highway Robbery: Car Computer Controls Could Be Vulnerable to Hackers
Researchers claim to wirelessly break into automobile networks to take control of brakes and steering as the automobile industry shores up defenses
The SciencesApril 19, 2011
Conveying a solution to mass transit
The SciencesApril 14, 2011
A Bicycle Built for None: What Makes a Riderless Bike Stable?
The two attributes thought to be most important for a bicycle's self-stability turn out not to be necessary
EnvironmentMarch 30, 2011
European Commission Aims to Phase Out Gasoline- and Diesel-Powered Cars in Cities by 2050
The body's new white paper outlines a complete transportation strategy that is one of the world's most ambitious efforts to cut oil use and greenhouse gas emissions
March 29, 2011
Chemists Turn Used Motor Oil into Gas
A technique using microwave heating looks promising for salvaging used motor oil as a source for fresh gasoline and diesel. Steve Mirsky reports
TechnologyMarch 28, 2011
Nanotubes Shrink Tests for Material Integrity
Carbon nanotubes in composites can mean easier thermal-imaging testing for signs of possibly dangerous material fatigue. Cynthia Graber reports
EnvironmentMarch 9, 2011
Can the U.S. build a clean, green economic machine?
The SciencesMarch 8, 2011
For the sailor who prefers to be left high and dry