Energy
Can Sugarcane Fuel Airplanes?
Scientists have engineered sugarcane to increase its oil content, and they are developing renewable jet aircraft fuel from the oil
The Man Dead Set On Building an Offshore Wind Farm on Lake Erie
Lorry Wagner has Cleveland on track to lead a nascent offshore wind industry in the U.S., creating clean energy and jobs for a city in need of both
Global Carbon Emissions on the Rise After Three-Year Pause
An uptick in China and U.S. coal use is expected to make 2017 the year of greatest emissions yet
Why Puerto Rico's Power Can't Come From Solar 'Microgrids' Alone
The island could benefit from on-site solar and battery backup, but the strategy isn't a cure-all for its energy woes
Were Lithium Batteries the Cause of This Plane Crash?
UPS Airlines Flight 6 crashed into a military base 10 miles from Dubai Airport on September 3, 2010
Five Questions You Should Have About Evaporation as a Renewable Energy Source
What’s the big deal with evaporation-driven engines?
First 'Negative Emissions' Plant Opens in Iceland, Turning Atmospheric CO2 Into Stone
The plant's operators hope to halt the warming of the Earth, but many challenges remain for the plan to work on a large scale
Your Tears Can Generate Electricity
A protein found in human tears can create electricity when placed under pressure, potentially paving the way for better biomedical devices
These Windows Tint With a Flick of a Switch
Stanford engineers are developing electric windows that block glare without blocking your view
The Next Generation of Biofuels Could Come From These Five Crops
Researchers are currently developing biofuels from these abundant species, which require relatively little land, water and fertilizer
Army Scientists Put the "Pee" in Power
By combining urine and aluminum powder, soldiers may be able to produce energy in the field
These New Solar Cells Are Modeled After a Fly's Eye
Stanford University researchers may have found a way for perovskites to compete with silicon in the solar panel market
Solar Power and Honey Bees Make a Sweet Combo in Minnesota
The Pollinator Friendly Solar Act has solar companies and commercial beekeepers working together
Will Supervolcanoes Help Power Our Future?
Vast new deposits of lithium could change the global politics of battery production—if we can get at them
The Sci-Fi Technology that Could Power Microbots
Using no moving parts, ion thrusters could propel tiny robots for long periods
Why Salt Is This Power Plant's Most Valuable Asset
Compressed air energy storage can help keep the grid running and pave the way for renewables
These Boots Could Save a Firefighter's Life
Engineer Hahna Alexander designed SmartBoots, which harvest energy from the wearer's steps, to aid workers in dangerous professions
Major "Clean Coal" Project in Mississippi Shuts Down
Billions over budget and three years behind, the Kemper County coal gasification project will now produce electricity using natural gas
Renewables Generated Ten Percent of U.S. Energy In March
Longer days, stronger wind and reduced electricity demand helped green energy break double digits for the first time
Pittsburgh Has Surged Post-Steel, but Many in Rusting Region Still Struggle
A historian notes how Pittsburgh's tech-driven boom hasn't reached everyone in western Pennsylvania
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