Gas on Ice
New hope for extracting natural gas from solid formations adds a hopeful ingredient to the energy future.
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Grids Unleash the Power of Many
To paraphrase a wise science officer, the computing needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Scientists say new computing grids that put supercomputers in the hands of the masses could exponentially increase scientific discovery and spark new industries.
Medieval Global Warming
A controversy over 14th century climate shows the peril of letting politics shape the scientific debate.
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Insights and opinions from our readers
Making Cheaper Hydrogen
Better catalysts could be the key to unlocking hydrogen as a source of efficient, reliable power.
The Physics Diet
Want to lose weight? Easy! Just remember the first law of thermodynamics: conservation of energy. Oh, and you'll have to not mind being hungry.
Videoconferencing by the Numbers
Web-based meeting space makes for cheaper virtual get-togethers
Is the Yucca Nuke Dump All Wet?
The Yucca Mountain nuclear waste depository assumes geological stability over 10,000 years. Too bad the government didn't pay more attention to what geologists had to say.
The Business of Sustainability
Guest Essay: The continued health of capitalism depends on a system that produces not only goods but also healthy customers-who will not flourish in depleted, polluted, and desperate conditions.
Report From ETC: Re-imagining the Future
Top executives from the automotive, computer, and pharmaceutical industries lay out their visions of technological advance.
