
Orbital solar plants could meet energy needs Harvesting the sun's energy from space could provide cost-effective power within 30 years |
Thermostat reinvented, and it's finally good Do you ever feel guilty about not efficiently managing your home's heating and air conditioning? It's not your fault. Turns out, thermostats really are awful, and it's time for a totally new one. Enter the Nest learning thermostat. |
GM to launch electric Chevy Spark General Motors plans to introduce an electric version of the Chevrolet Spark in the U.S. |
White House ignored risks in Solyndra deal Bottom Line: The Obama administration committed more than $500 million in taxpayer money to a maker of solar power panels despite repeated red flags about the company’s viability, NBC News’ Lisa Myers reported Wednesday. |
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NASA funds 3-D printer project for space food NASA won't be printing out pizzas on Mars anytime soon, but the space agency is planning to pay out $125,000 to study the use of 3-D printing technology for food preparation in space. |
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Harnessing the wind America's wind industry expects new growth now that a 30 percent renewable energy tax credit is available. more photos |
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