Nuclear Projects Looking for a Savior

Nuclear Wetlands

It was just a few hours ago when I wrote that I thought I’d be delving into the topic of nuclear energy a little more soon. Well, soon is now. This post is about two nuclear reactors that are an urgent matter to some (in the nuclear industry and politics) and also, potentially, the source [...]

Historic Report: Solar Energy Costs Now Lower than Nuclear Energy

solar energy costs nuclear energy costs

For ages, people have been saying: “Solar is a great, clean, renewable energy source, but it is just too expensive. Other energy sources, like nuclear, may have some (or serious) environmental risks, but they are cheaper.” Now, a new report out of Duke University says that solar energy and nuclear energy have passed a “historic [...]

A "Manhattan Project" for Zinnias Yields a Key to Cheaper Biofuels

scientists unlock biofuel secrets of zinnia cells

The common zinnia flower may play a key role in transforming the U.S. from a country under siege from high risk fossil fuels, to a nation powered by cleaner, safer biofuels from renewable sources. Scientists working in collaboration from three national laboratories have used four different kinds of imaging systems to get a molecular-level look [...]