New Scientist - Energy and Fuels

Sun shines on future Mars colonies

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:58:00 GMT

Despite problems with NASA's Phoenix lander, the Sun's rays could match nuclear power for powering a human base on Mars, say energy specialists

Solar cells need to be more dull to power up

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Making solar panels less shiny is key to improving their efficiency, say several competing research teams

Solar cells need to be more dull

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:45:00 GMT

Making solar panels less shiny is key to improving their efficiency, say several competing research teams

Energy Agency warns of 6 °C rise in temperatures

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:22:00 GMT

The International Energy Agency says that our rate of oil consumption could result in temperature rises that are more than the environment can cope with

Energy Agency warns of 6 °C rise in temperatures

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:22:00 GMT

The International Energy Agency says that our rate of oil consumption could result in temperature rises that are more than the environment can cope with

Energy Agency warns of 6°C rise in temperatures

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:22:00 GMT

The International Energy Agency says that our rate of oil consumption could result in temperature rises that are more than the environment can cope with

Fungal diesel could revolutionise fuel production

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A fungus found in Patagonia can produce diesel vapour from cellulose

Fungal diesel could revolutionise fuel production

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A fungus found in Patagonia can produce diesel vapour from cellulose

Electric sports car back from the financial brink

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Billionaire founder backs the Tesla Roadster after rumours that the company was in trouble

Electric sports car back from the financial brink

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Billionaire founder backs the Tesla Roadster after rumours that the company was in trouble

World can halt fossil fuel use by 2090

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:13:00 GMT

Renewable energy could provide all global energy needs by 2090, saving $18 trillion in future fuel costs, a report says

World can halt fossil fuel use by 2090

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:13:00 GMT

Renewable energy could provide all global energy needs by 2090, saving $18 trillion in future fuel costs, a report says

Radar can finally tell a wind turbine from a plane

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT

A low-power radar beam that illuminates the whole sky could remove a problem that has held up the roll-out of UK wind farms

Radar can finally tell a wind turbine from a plane

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT

A low-power radar beam that illuminates the whole sky could remove a problem that has held up the roll-out of UK wind farms (full text available to subscribers)

Humble sticky tape emits powerful X-rays

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:15:00 GMT

Unwinding a roll of sticky tape produces bursts of X-rays – the energy could even be high enough to trigger nuclear fusion

Humble sticky tape emits powerful X-rays

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:15:00 GMT

Unwinding a roll of sticky tape produces bursts of X-rays the energy could even be high enough to trigger nuclear fusion

Nuclear energy to benefit if renewables fail

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

If renewable forms of power fail to meet their potential, massive growth in nuclear power would result, says a report

3D radar system can finally tell a wind turbine from a plane

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A low power radar beam that illuminates the whole sky could remove a problem that has held up the roll-out of UK wind farms (full text available to subscribers)

3D radar knows a wind turbine isn't a plane

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A low power radar beam that illuminates the whole sky could remove a problem that has held up the roll-out of UK wind farms (full text available to subscribers)

Nuclear energy to benefit if renewables fail

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

If renewable forms of power fail to meet their potential, massive growth in nuclear power would result, says a report

Revamped lead-acid battery could slash cost of hybrids

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:55:00 GMT

Adding a supercapacitor to a standard car battery means electric hybrid vehicles could do without costly nickel-metal hydride batteries

Revamped lead-acid battery could slash cost of hybrids

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:55:00 GMT

Adding a supercapacitor to a standard car battery means electric hybrid vehicles could do without costly nickel-metal hydride batteries (full text available to subscribers)

US elections: Who will avert the energy crisis?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:43:00 GMT

Whatever the outcome of November's election, a US with a greater commitment to clean energy will undoubtedly emerge, but how do the candidates differ on energy issues?

US elections: Who will avert the energy crisis?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:43:00 GMT

Whatever the outcome of November's election, a US with a greater commitment to clean energy will undoubtedly emerge, but how do the candidates differ on energy issues?

Ion jelly could satisfy appetite for greener batteries

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:24:00 GMT

Using gelatine to set ionic fluids like an edible jelly produces a conductive material that is less harmful to the environment