Author: Chelsey B. Coombs

New law curbs Georgia’s electric car sales
Georgia used policy to spur electric vehicle sales, but that changes July 1.

Urban turbines mine wind power
Engineers are creating more efficient rooftop wind turbines, but their cost is a problem

Do animals have consciousness?
The way scientists answer this animal consciousness question has a big effect not only on their research, but also your medicine cabinet

Could a weird ice machine solve California’s energy problems?
Probably not, but it can store energy in the form of ice, which is pretty cool

World Bank wants developing nations to go renewable, but are they committed?
To curb climate change and ensure quality of life for the people living in poverty, large institutions have to lead the way

How a Jackie Chan disc could boost solar power
The nano-grooves on Blu-ray discs improve the light absorbency of solar panels, researchers find

The twisted tale of laser fusion
A science historian unearths a story of secrecy, jealousy and the dream of unlimited energy