See Last Week’s Stunning Eclipse From the Moon in Photos Captured by the Blue Ghost Lander, Now at the End of Its Mission
The spacecraft carried out the longest commercial operation on the moon to date—and also made history during its rare chance to document this celestial event
Can Electro-Agriculture Revolutionize the Way We Grow Food?
A new technology is pushing the boundaries of farming by using electricity to grow crops without photosynthesis
Hurricane Helene Shutters ‘Critical’ Quartz Mines That Power the World’s Electronics, Solar Panels and A.I.
The small town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is one of the only sources of high-purity quartz on Earth, but it has been left battered by the storm’s heavy rains
How to Spot NASA’s Solar Sail Demonstration Streaking Through the Night Sky
Amateur astronomers can use NASA’s mobile app to find the ACS3 for themselves—a reflective satellite that could appear as bright as the star Sirius
How King’s College Added 438 Solar Panels to a 500-Year-Old Chapel
The project sparked debate over how to decrease carbon emissions while preserving the historic structure’s architectural beauty
The Eight Coolest Inventions From the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show
A solar-powered electric vehicle, an at-home “multiscope,” an office bike that charges your devices and more were unveiled at the annual Las Vegas trade show
Ten Engineer-Selected STEM Toys to Give as Gifts in 2023
From coding to building to circuitry, these educational activities support basic skills to serve children in science, engineering and beyond
Are Floating Solar Panels the Future of Clean Energy Production?
“Floatovoltaics” could drastically raise power generation and conserve water in reservoirs, according to a new study
Farmers May Not Have to Choose Between Crops and Solar Panels
With a new photovoltaic panel, researchers harness sunshine to harvest energy and food together, taking advantage of the full light spectrum
Renewable Energy Is Slowing the Rise of Carbon Emissions
Still, greenhouse gas production should be falling drastically to prevent the worst effects of climate change
What the Inflation Reduction Act Hopes to Do About Climate Change
The spending bill aims to spur investment in renewable energy and slash greenhouse gas emissions
When Coal First Arrived, Americans Said ‘No Thanks’
Back in the 19th century, coal was the nation’s newfangled fuel source—and it faced the same resistance as wind and solar today
NASA’s New Solar Sail Could Soon Navigate in Space
Scientists say the flashy tech could help them study the sun’s polar regions
California Is About to Test Its First Solar Canals
The innovative project is a win for water, energy, air and climate
Captained by A.I., This New ‘Mayflower’ Will Cross the Atlantic This Spring
The autonomous ship will embark on the same journey the Pilgrims took more than 400 years ago, collecting scientific data along the way
Chili Pepper Compound Increases Solar Cell Efficiency
Adding capsaicin, the chemical responsible for making chili peppers spicy, improved the efficiency of solar cells in experiments
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
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
Ten Trends That Will Shape Science in the Decade Ahead
Medicine gets trippy, solar takes over, and humanity—finally, maybe—goes back to the moon
These Wild Sculptures Could Bring Sustainable Energy to the Desert
Winners of this year’s Land Art Generator Initiative competition proposed beautiful, power-generating works of public art for Abu Dhabi
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