Energy
This Apparel Company Wants to Have a Profound Effect on Your Energy Use
LifeLabs Design was founded by a pair of Stanford professors who have developed fabrics capable of cooling and warming the wearer
Fossil Fuel–Free 'Green' Steel Produced for the First Time
A Swedish consortium delivered the first batch of the metal—made using 'green' hydrogen—to an automobile manufacturer for truck production
'Blue' Hydrogen May Not Be a Very 'Green' Energy Source After All
Climate scientists conclude this so-called clean alternative has a 20 percent larger carbon footprint than natural gas and coal when used for heat
Just 5 Percent of Power Plants Release 73 Percent of Global Electricity Production Emissions
Targeting the world's worst emitters could offer disproportionate benefits when it comes to fighting climate change
Dogs Sniff Out Answers to Bat and Bird Fatalities Near Wind Turbines
Aided by canines, researchers found larger models do not necessarily pose a greater threat to wildlife
Gas Shortages in 1970s America Sparked Mayhem and Forever Changed the Nation
Half a century ago, a series of oil crises caused widespread panic and led to profound shifts in U.S. culture
This Ultra-White Paint May Someday Replace Air Conditioning
Developed by researchers at Purdue University, the paint reflects 98.1 percent of sunlight
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Will Not Face Mass Oil Drilling—for Now
Large oil companies skipped out on the auction, but environmentalists say a worrisome precedent has been set
Wind Turbines Generated More Than Half of Great Britain's Energy on Boxing Day
A powerful storm sent the wind turbines whirling, generating a record-breaking contribution of electricity
Tiny Bubbles Under a Ship May Be the Secret to Reducing Fuel Consumption
A technology called air lubrication offers a way to make large ships more efficient
Why This New Technology Inspired by Camel Fur Is Super Cool
A two-layered material that mimics the animals’ sweat glands and insulating fur chills surfaces 400 percent longer than traditional methods
How to Set Up an Off-the-Grid Getaway
Need a change of scenery? A quiet spot away from crowds? Here are some tips for rigging a remote escape with the bare necessities
Helsinki Power Plant May Be Transformed Into Arts and Culture Center
The Finnish capital plans to decommission the Hanasaari power plant by 2024. Could it be the next Tate Modern?
Drop in Emissions During COVID Will Have 'No Effect' on Climate
Heavy investment in renewable energy is mandatory to significantly cool the planet, scientists say
Rich Americans’ Homes Have 25% Larger Carbon Footprints Than Low-Income Households
The researchers calculated the carbon emissions of 93 million U.S. homes during the year 2015 and analyzed the results by income and location
One of the Last Living Manhattan Project Scientists Looks Back at the Atomic Bomb Tests
Peter Lax was just a teenager when he went to Los Alamos to join the team that developed the deadly weapon
Solar Energy Project in Nevada Will Be Biggest in United States
The Department of the Interior approved the $1 billion project on Monday despite concerns for threatened wildlife
A Tiny Island Off the Coast of Maine Could Be a Renewable Energy Model for the Rest of the World
Remote Isle au Haut is integrating time-tested technology with emerging innovations to create its own microgrid
Can We Really Combat Climate Change by Consuming Less? Maybe.
In her new book, scientist Hope Jahren talks about the warming planet and what can be done to slow its effects
Eight Innovators to Watch in 2020
From plastic recycling pioneers to landmine foes, these dreamers have big plans for the coming year
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