
How Critical Thinkers Lose Their Faith in God
Religious belief drops when analytical thinking rises

How Critical Thinkers Lose Their Faith in God
Religious belief drops when analytical thinking rises

Spy-High: Amateur Astronomers Scour the Sky for Government Secrets
As consumer telescopes and techniques improve, will there be implications for national security?


Small Reactors Make a Bid to Revive Nuclear Power
Can small, LEGO-like reactors help create better prospects for the nuclear industry?

Sound Barrier: Can High-Power Ultrasound Protect Produce from Pathogens?
A litany of food scares--and rules for organic produce--have pushed the industry to seek new solutions for food safety

Massive Energy Storage Technologies Could Revitalize the Power Grid
If renewable energy is going to take off, we need good ways of storing it for the times when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing

How Big a Battery Would It Take to Power All of the U.S.?
Energy storage is the key to deploying wind and solar energy on a vast scale, but exactly how much of it will be required remains to be seen

Can Cleaner Cooking and Solar Power Help Solve Energy Poverty in Africa? [Slide Show]
South Africa still struggles to ensure that all citizens enjoy modern energy services, just one example of how the U.N.'s International Year of Sustainable Energy for All aims to bring modern energy resources to the billions who lack it

The Smart Way to Play God with Earth's Limited Land
Can humans grow enough food, produce enough energy and still preserve some of the last refuges of other species--both plant and animal--on the planet?

China Scales Up Solar Power by 50 Percent
The nation aims for 100 GW in wind power capacity by 2015. It had just 1 GW solar capacity by the end of 2010

Closing the Gap between Psychology and God
A Harvard psychologist is developing evidence-based treatments for the devout

Can Iceland's Renewables Power the Web?
Iceland hopes electricity from renewable resources can power the servers that make the Web work

How Solyndra's Failure Promises a Brighter Future for Solar Power
The bankruptcy of photovoltaic panel-maker Solyndra is actually good news for the U.S. solar industry