Fossil Fuels : Discovery News

iPhones Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells?

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Dec 30, 2011 09:25 AM ET | 0

Two recently published patent applications show Apple is looking to alternative energy to charge their phones. Read more

Fracking Alternative? Or Just Hot Air?

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:00 AM ET | 0

A tech company is developing an alternative to fracking that uses sunlight to produce natural gas. Read more

Cold Fusion Experiment: Major Success or Big Hoax?

Posted Wed Nov 2, 2011 05:22 PM ET | 0

Theoretically, this type of power would provide radiation-free, cheap and virtually unlimited energy. Read more

Meet The Fuel of the Future: Bugs

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Oct 27, 2011 04:52 PM ET | 0

Strange microorganisms that feed off ammonia or hydrogen sulfides produce fuels to run vehicles. Read more

Talking Green Energy: Answers From the Top

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:23 AM ET | 0

Arun Majumdar, head of the DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy, talks to Discovery News. Read more

Is Thorium the Future of Nuclear?

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Oct 7, 2011 08:00 AM ET | 0

Supporters say thorium reactors would be safe, cheap and a game-changing energy source. Read more

US Air Force: We Want to Use Biofuels

Posted Wed Jul 20, 2011 01:03 PM ET | 0

The US Air Force is ready to switch to biofuels to help power its warplanes but the price of alternative fuels remains too high. Read more

Nanotech-Enhanced Fuel Cells to Provide Cleaner Coal

Posted by Emad Hanna Tue Jul 5, 2011 02:49 PM ET | 0

"Nano islands" keep coal fuel cells clean and functional. Read more

Nanotech-Enhanced Fuel Cells to Provide Cleaner Coal

New Solar Plant Shines Even At Night

Posted by Emad Hanna Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:48 AM ET | 0

Solar power plant heats up molten salt during the day and uses the stored energy to run the plant at night. Read more

Will You 'Dump the Pump' on Thursday?

Posted Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:03 AM ET | 0

An annual, one-day event hopes to encourage commuters to take public transportation instead of their cars. Read more

Curb Soot and Smog to Keep Earth Cool, Says UN

Posted Tue Jun 14, 2011 09:21 AM ET | 0

Sharply reducing emissions of soot and smog could play a critical role in preventing Earth from overheating. Read more

GE to Build First Hybrid Natural Gas-Wind-Sun Power Plant

Posted by Emad Hanna Fri Jun 10, 2011 09:34 AM ET | 0

The 530-megawatt plant is expected to debut in Turkey in 2015. Read more

GE to Build First Hybrid Natural Gas-Wind-Sun Power Plant

New UPS Vehicles 1,000 Lbs Lighter

Posted by Emad Hanna Sun Jun 5, 2011 08:41 AM ET | 0

Strong but light composite materials drastically reduce weight and accommodate a smaller engine that saves on fuel. Read more

Using Exhaust to Increase Fuel Efficiency

Posted by Emad Hanna Sun May 29, 2011 08:51 AM ET | 0

BMW, Ford and Chevrolet are testing a method to capture waste heat from car engines to improve gas mileage. Read more

Are Humans Reshaping Earth?

Posted Mon May 16, 2011 01:54 PM ET | 0

For the first time in Earth's history, a single species has not only radically changed the planet, it is now aware of having done so. Read more

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