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Scientists have established that an electron beam can be accelerated by a laser in free space. This has never been done before at high energies and represents a significant breakthrough. It also may have implications for fusion as a new energy source.
Feb 28th, 2013
Read moreThe German government supports the transformation of the economy from a petroleum- to a bio-based economy with its "Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Initiative".
Feb 28th, 2013
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A research team from KTH Royal Institute of Technology has developed a technique for quick, simple and cost-effective mapping of worldwide urban growth and its environmental impact.
Feb 28th, 2013
Read moreThe new bioplastics have high thermal plasticity and heat resistance, comparable to those of conventional bioplastics and petroleum-based plastics.
Feb 28th, 2013
Read moreResearchers have successfully piloted a process that enables natural resource managers to take action to conserve particular wildlife, plants and ecosystems as climate changes.
Feb 27th, 2013
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First Solar, Inc. announced it set a new world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic solar cell conversion efficiency, achieving 18.7 percent cell efficiency in tests confirmed by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Feb 27th, 2013
Read moreAmid efforts to expand production of biofuels, scientists are reporting new estimates that downgrade the amount of additional land available for growing fuel crops by almost 80 percent.
Feb 27th, 2013
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Medium-sized waves can destroy wind turbines at sea, causing them to break like matches. Mathematicians are trying to explain why.
Feb 26th, 2013
Read moreA newly released international study reveals that the issue of climate change is not a priority for people in the United States and around the world.
Feb 26th, 2013
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The latest research in mesoscale atmospheric modeling suggests that the generating capacity of large-scale wind farms has been overestimated.
Feb 26th, 2013
Read moreA new study shows that reaching the 3 energy-related objectives proposed by the United Nations in their Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative, launched in 2011, would reduce emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change and, in combination with other measures, could help keep global temperature rise from exceeding the internationally agreed target level of 2 C.
Feb 24th, 2013
Read moreApplying its atmospheric expertise to solar energy, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is spearheading a three-year, nationwide project to create unprecedented, 36-hour forecasts of incoming energy from the Sun for solar energy power plants.
Feb 22nd, 2013
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Solar energy, electric and natural gas cars, magnets for motors, efficient heating on tap.
Feb 22nd, 2013
Read moreThe commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions should be allocated based on countries' historic responsibility for the emissions. This logic was recognized early on in climate negotiations. But the countries are still disputing how it should be interpreted and applied.
Feb 22nd, 2013
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the nominations for the 2013 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for companies and institutions that can design chemicals or a new product that help protect public health and the environment.
Feb 21st, 2013
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Researcher working toward making solar cells that can be used in computer bags, clothing, walls and more.
Feb 21st, 2013
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