Fracking Can Cause Earthquakes, but So Can Oil and Gas Extraction
New report documents seismic activity related to a host of energy technologies
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Of 2 Minds: How Fast and Slow Thinking Shape Perception and Choice [Excerpt]
In psychologist Daniel Kahneman's recent book, he reveals the dual systems of your brain, their pitfalls and their power
A New Leaf: New Catalyst Boosts Artificial Photosynthesis as a Solar Alternative to Fossil Fuel
Scientists have found a single catalyst for artificial photosynthesis that could create storable solar energy in a liquid or gaseous form for use in transportation or electric power generation...
Better Lithium Ion Battery Aims to Re-Energize Electric Cars
A new battery from A123 Systems offers greater flexibility, more power and, potentially, lower overall costs
E-Motive Response: Electric Car Owners Dish on Their Real-World EV Experiences
With modern plug-in cars such as the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt on the road for more than a year now, their owners have a lot to say
Alternative Energy and the Future of Our Fuels
Novel fuels, "green" sources and new technologies will enable us to get around in more environmentally friendly ways
A Tale of 2 Transit Systems: Battery-Powered Buses Enter the Mainstream
Using stimulus funds, two transit systems, in California and Washington State, pioneer a cleaner, greener and less expensive method of transportation
North Dakota's Oil Boom Brings Environmental Damage with Economic Prosperity
North Dakota has helped reduce U.S. oil imports but must grapple with millions of gallons of wastewater
How Microbes Can Build Electric Grids
New research demonstrates that bacteria exploit conducting minerals in their environment to shuttle electrons between species, allowing greater growth
How Climate Change May Impact Electricity Supplies
Fossil-fuel burning power plants aren't only causing climate change, they're likely to suffer from such global warming. David Biello reports
Ethanol Scheme Bids to Clean Up Cooking
A new effort aims to build a for-profit, bio-based economy in Mozambique involving rotation farming, ethanol and clean cookstoves
How Close Is Iran to Exploding Its First Nuclear Bomb?
The most worrisome scenario would be for it to “sneak out”
Fracking Boom Spurs Environmental Audit
Researchers struggle to understand the health implications of the technique that is unlocking new nature gas reserves
The Right Way to Get It Wrong
Most errors are quickly forgotten. Others end up remaking the face of science
Climate Armageddon: How the World's Weather Could Quickly Run Amok [Excerpt]
Climate scientists think a perfect storm of climate "flips" could cause massive upheavals in a matter of years
How Can We Cope with the Dirty Water from Fracking?
Advanced membranes, unusual solvents and new drilling processes could clean and recycle a growing flood of contaminated water
"Artificial Leaf" Hits Development Hurdle
Company founded to commercialize solar hydrogen device goes back to drawing board for cost reasons
U.S. Nuclear Industry Faces Risks in Global Market
To succeed, the industry will have to ensure that stringent safety regulations are implemented or risk public backlash on the world stage
The Problems with ITER and the Fading Dream of Fusion Energy
On the road to unlimited energy, the world's most complex science experiment encounters a few potholes
Navy Recruits Players for Online War Game to Tackle Energy Challenges
A new online game aims to help the U.S. Navy improve its combat capability and energy security
