Robotic probe quickly measures key properties of new materials

Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
yesterday • ~7 min

Astronomers have discovered another puzzling interstellar object − this third one is big, bright and fast

Over the next few days, astronomers will pull together evidence to determine whether the object is a comet.

Darryl Z. Seligman, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University • conversation
July 3, 2025 • ~8 min

Light-powered reactions could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient

Chemical manufacturing is an energy-intensive industry. A team of chemists is designing a technique that could power the necessary reactions with sunlight or LEDs.

Anna Wolff, Ph.D. Student in Chemistry, Colorado State University • conversation
June 19, 2025 • ~7 min

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

Some technologies could rapidly cut emissions, while others do little to fight climate change. The House bill favors the latter while nixing support for the former.

Daniel Cohan, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University • conversation
June 10, 2025 • ~10 min

Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet

In the 19th century, astronomers could see Mars through telescopes, but not clearly. Some used their imaginations to fill in what the blurry images couldn’t convey.

Matthew Shindell, Curator, Planetary Science and Exploration, Smithsonian Institution • conversation
June 6, 2025 • ~9 min

UK funds controversial climate-cooling research

This issue divides climate academics more than almost any other.

Will de Freitas, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
June 5, 2025 • ~9 min

Five geoengineering trials the UK is funding to combat global warming

The UK becomes the first country to put serious public money into solar geoengineering.

Robert Chris, Honorary Associate, Geography, The Open University • conversation
June 3, 2025 • ~9 min

Solar panels’ shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years

Solar energy can help grasslands weather droughts in the semi-arid American West.

Matthew Sturchio, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University; Faculty Afffiliate in Ecology, Colorado State University • conversation
May 30, 2025 • ~6 min

Solar arrays help boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years

Solar energy can help grasslands weather droughts in the semi-arid American West.

Matthew Sturchio, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University; Faculty Afffiliate in Ecology, Colorado State University • conversation
May 30, 2025 • ~6 min

High electricity prices zapping your budget? Here are 5 ways to save

Electricity rates are soaring in Pennsylvania and other parts of the country. 2 energy experts offer tips to lower your monthly bill.

Seth Blumsack, Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics and International Affairs, Penn State • conversation
May 28, 2025 • ~9 min

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