Michael Schirber

Certain sound frequencies may shatter viruses.

Harnessing the potential of wind energy requires a lot of wind turbines.

Simple changes can make the biggest environmental impact.

Sunlight is abundant, but supplies little of our energy.

Mining Earth's heat has potential and pitfalls.

Some fuels from vegetable oil are environmentally better than others.

Physicists check whether electrons are particles or waves.

Traditional nuclear power has had a resurgence lately.

Calculations show how DNA could form on primordial Earth or outer space.

Sustainable off-the-grid houses still needs to find a way to catch on.

Hydrogen fuel cells can provide clean fuel. But where are the pumps?

Overhyping of results could hurt the solar energy industry.

Renewable energy from waves waits to make a splash.

Wind energy may be a great idea, but not on your roof.

A hybrid SUV isn't as environmentally friendly as conventional cars.

It's a mystery why some people are drawn to scientific mysteries.

Imaginations stretch to cut carbon emissions in growing industry.

Green chemistry rewrites chemical equations to clean up hazardous materials.

Despite drought and growing water needs, the cost is too high.

Recycling is fashionable, but can marketers convince us to not buy so much in the first place?

Bricks made from recycled coal ash could save money and energy.

Genetically engineered corn speeds up process of making ethanol.

Heated debate: Was Earth ever a big snowball? New evidence suggests no.