
Solar power breaks the world record with "miracle material"
For the first time, researchers have developed a solar cell that has passed the 30% efficiency barrier. The team...

Massive sunspot glares at the Earth
A huge sunspot has been seen within firing rage of the earth. It's reported to have grown double in size in just...

6 ways that scientists are hacking the planet
Life on planet Earth is struggling through an historically challenging era, thanks in no small part to the actions...

Record-breaking paper water purifier operates at near 100% efficiency
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have created a highly efficient device that uses sunlight and black carbon-dipped...

Tiny Yves Behar-designed wearable warns you when you’ve had too much sun
A tiny piece of innovative tech wants to help you stay away from sun-induced skin cancer. Global beauty leader...

Volcanic eruption of Bali's Mount Agung will temporarily cool Earth's temperature
Bali's Mount Agung could erupt at any moment - and when it does, climate watchers may notice a slight shift from...

Meet the solar-powered electric motorhome we've all been waiting for
Tesla and Cummins are making waves right now with their new electric-powered semi trucks, but one other long-range...

How the upcoming solar eclipse will affect 7 million homes and businesses
A total solar eclipse will block sunlight from reaching parts of the Earth for an estimated three hours on August...

Sono Motors unveils the $18,000 SION solar-powered car
The dream of being able to commute to work in a solar-powered car is finally becoming a reality. Sono Motors just...

New NASA probe will get closer to the sun than any spacecraft in history
Humanity has never before touched the sun, but that's about to change. NASA is sending the Parker Solar Probe to...

The world's largest artificial sun could fry any living thing in an instant
Scientists at the German Aerospace Center want to shine light on new ways to generate environmentally friendly...

6 ways to add passive solar features to your home
Looking for a way to reduce that electric bill, lower your carbon footprint, and show off to your neighbors? The...

New research suggests an unseen 9th planet may be tilting the solar system
Astrophysicists have long wondered why our sun is tilted at a different angle than the rest of the known solar...

Mysterious ninth planet could one day tear apart the solar system
When scientists announced earlier this year that they might have discovered a ninth planet in Earth’s solar system,...

40% of the top sunscreens don't meet official guidelines for sun protection
When summer arrives, people turn to sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun. But a new study casts major concern...