Fracking Can Cause Earthquakes, but So Can Oil and Gas Extraction
New report documents seismic activity related to a host of energy technologies
New report documents seismic activity related to a host of energy technologies
In psychologist Daniel Kahneman's recent book, he reveals the dual systems of your brain, their pitfalls and their power
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...
A new battery from A123 Systems offers greater flexibility, more power and, potentially, lower overall costs
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
Novel fuels, "green" sources and new technologies will enable us to get around in more environmentally friendly ways
Using stimulus funds, two transit systems, in California and Washington State, pioneer a cleaner, greener and less expensive method of transportation
North Dakota has helped reduce U.S. oil imports but must grapple with millions of gallons of wastewater
New research demonstrates that bacteria exploit conducting minerals in their environment to shuttle electrons between species, allowing greater growth
Fossil-fuel burning power plants aren't only causing climate change, they're likely to suffer from such global warming. David Biello reports
A new effort aims to build a for-profit, bio-based economy in Mozambique involving rotation farming, ethanol and clean cookstoves
The most worrisome scenario would be for it to “sneak out”
Researchers struggle to understand the health implications of the technique that is unlocking new nature gas reserves
Most errors are quickly forgotten. Others end up remaking the face of science
Climate scientists think a perfect storm of climate "flips" could cause massive upheavals in a matter of years
Advanced membranes, unusual solvents and new drilling processes could clean and recycle a growing flood of contaminated water
Company founded to commercialize solar hydrogen device goes back to drawing board for cost reasons
To succeed, the industry will have to ensure that stringent safety regulations are implemented or risk public backlash on the world stage
On the road to unlimited energy, the world's most complex science experiment encounters a few potholes
A new online game aims to help the U.S. Navy improve its combat capability and energy security
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