A geothermal power plant at The Geysers in California [U.S. Department of Energy]
A geothermal power plant at The Geysers in California [U.S. Department of Energy]

The Heat Beneath Your Feet

The Department of Energy takes its first step toward clean, renewable energy from the earth.

By Molika Ashford, May 14th, 2008

Appetite for Destruction

How pine beetles are threatening the boreal forest and potentially contributing to climate change.

By Eric R. Olson, May 9th, 2008

Smoking Gene

Genetics may someday help smokers decide the best way to quit.

By Karina Hamalainen, May 7th, 2008

Catching Some Rays

A new experiment uses New York City’s rooftop water tanks as cosmic ray detectors.

By Andrew Grant, May 2nd, 2008

Drinking to Your Health with Probiotic Yogurt?

More evidence in the debate over the benefits of “good” bacteria in yogurt.

By Adam T. Hadhazy, April 30th, 2008