Physics
World’s largest laser misses nuclear fusion deadline
The 192-beam laser in California was an ambitious attempt to pip a magnetic fusion technique to the post – but that now looks unlikely
News
Earth
Oil reserves at heart of Japan-China island dispute
News
Earth
Shale gas won’t make Europe energy-independent
News
Life
Dinosaur-inspired upgrades add bite to wind turbines
News
Earth
Will carbon capture clean up tar sands?
News
Technology
Obama’s 2025 car fuel efficiency goals are already in reach
News
Earth
Fracking could be combined with carbon capture plans
News
Earth
US energy independence by 2020 is a pipe dream
News
Earth
Waste water harnessed to make electricity and plastics
News
Physics
Can cold fusion research survive pioneer’s death?
Martin Fleischmann kick-started cold fusion controversy and faced decades of hostility. His colleague Michael McKubre ponders the future of the field
Opinion
Earth
Even greener alternative: Energy from algae
Opinion
Earth
Record haul of uranium harvested from seawater
News
Earth
Lowest US carbon emissions won’t slow climate change
News
Earth
We’re still on the slippery slope to peak oil
Opinion