
Antinuclear Austria Should Lead the Way on Nuclear Power
Though constitutionally outlawed, atomic energy is ripe for development in the central European country

Antinuclear Austria Should Lead the Way on Nuclear Power
Though constitutionally outlawed, atomic energy is ripe for development in the central European country

What's Behind VW's Downfall and Secretive Emissions Deals
The German carmaker’s emissions-testing cheat reveals how car companies and government regulators negotiate trade-offs between fuel efficiency and performance

Republican Candidates Acknowledge Climate Change Is Real
Unlike past elections, global warming may emerge as a significant policy issue in the 2016 campaign

Better Road Signs Could Save Bicycle Riders
Signs that say "Share the Road" with bicycles may have far less influence over motor vehicle driver behavior than would signs saying "Bicycles May Use Full Lane."

Une Journée Sans Voiture – Paris Will Go Car-Free in September
On September 27th, Paris will have une journée sans voiture (a day without car). For the first time, no motorized vehicles will be allowed to drive in the city, except for ambulances and other essential vehicles.

Window Materical Can Block Heat While Still Letting in the Sunshine
Researchers have developed a material that could allow you to block the heat while still enjoying the bright sunshine. These “smart windows” can also block light, while still allowing heat to flow in colder environments. In turn, they could potentially reduce home energy use by taking full advantage of both the heat and the visible light provided by the sun each day.

Policing Seafood with DNA
A federal task force should look seriously at investing in genomic methods that allow the simultaneous study of multiple genes

Can Plants Help Slow Soil Erosion?
A rainy science project from Science Buddies

Fish Slime Inspires New Eco-Sunscreen Ingredient
Researchers have developed a new ecofriendly sunscreen molecule that protects against both UV-A and UV-B rays, and could also be used to create more durable paints and plastics. Christopher Intagliata reports

How Far Does Obama's Clean Power Plan Go in Slowing Climate Change?
The U.S. energy transition will continue under the new plan, but it needs to move even faster

Dust in the Wind: How Data Visualization Can Help the Environment
The nascent field of sensor journalism helps citizen scientists and journalists fill in the data gaps in environmental monitoring networks

Can Obama Bring Energy to Africa?
As the President heads to Africa, his signature energy program there seeks firmer footing