Traditionally, engineering students have learned about the thermodynamics of gas turbines by studying diagrams and solving equations, but this year they also donned hard hats, safety glasses and ear ...

WASHINGTON — How many lawmakers does it take to change a light bulb? You may soon find out, thanks to an effort underway to illuminate the U.S. Capitol dome with more energy-efficient lighting. The ...

Well, energy is in everything: in the sunlight, in the wind chimes, and even in Milo here. Aw, he's always sleepy after a walk… but the potential is there. See, energy can't be created or destroyed.

The energy bill that passed the Senate on June 21 represents an important step toward a new energy direction for this country. The bill includes provisions that will go a long way toward making ...

The world still depends heavily on coal, oil and natural gas to meet its energy needs. However, the use of these energy sources has a drastic impact on the environment. Furthermore, fossil fuels are ...

Nanotechnology solutions are already beginning to shape industries like electronics, medical technologies, advanced materials, or pharmaceuticals. Let's take a look at the energy sector as a good ...

When Judy Cardell was finishing graduate school at MIT, her goal was to work for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. She landed a job there, only to discover it wasn’t the right fit after all, ...

Cells manage a wide range of functions in their tiny package — growing, moving, housekeeping, and so on — and most of those functions require energy. But how do cells get this energy in the first ...