TechnologyJune 19, 2009
Human-Powered Subs--Start Your "Engines"
Student submariners gather at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Maryland to compete in a race that tests their engineering skills—and ability to pedal under water
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EnvironmentJune 1, 2009
The Heat Is On When It Comes to Building Coal-Fired Power Plants
The future of coal-fired electricity in the U.S. may be on the line right now in Kansas
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EnvironmentMay 21, 2009
Will the Nuclear Power "Renaissance" Ever Reach Critical Mass?
Despite an abundance of plans and applications, new nuclear reactors outside of Asia are few and far between, which puts nuclear's contribution to fighting greenhouse gas emissions at risk
May 20, 2009
Power Plants: Artificial Trees That Harvest Sun and Wind to Generate Electricity
A start-up proposes forests of fake trees with "leaves" that soak up sunshine and flutter in the breeze to generate clean solar and wind power. Could it just be crazy enough to work?
The SciencesMay 1, 2009
Readers Respond to "The Latest Face of Creationism"
Letters to the editor on NASA's budget and evolutionary psychology
April 30, 2009
Renewable Resources Can Power U.S., Even Southeast
New report argues that even the Southeast can get a significant amount of electricity from renewable resources
April 29, 2009
Beyond Fossil Fuels: David Ratcliffe on Nuclear Power
The president, chairman and CEO of Southern Co. weighs in on the hurdles facing his industry
April 28, 2009
Beyond Fossil Fuels: David Mills on Solar Power
The founder and chief scientific officer of Ausra weighs in on the hurdles facing his industry
April 28, 2009
Beyond Fossil Fuels: William Johnson on Nuclear Power
The president, chairman and CEO of Progress Energy weighs in on the hurdles facing his industry
April 27, 2009
Beyond Fossil Fuels: John McDonald on Wind Power
The CEO of ExRo Technologies weighs in on the hurdles facing his industry
April 23, 2009
Beyond Fossil Fuels: David Crane on Nuclear Power
The president and CEO of NRG Energy, Inc., weighs in on the hurdles facing his industry
April 22, 2009
Will the U.S. Ever Need to Build Another Coal or Nuclear Power Plant?
The new chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission doesn't think so