Archive for the ‘Interactions of energy and matter’ Category


Carbon Storage: A Low-Carb Solution to Global Warming? - Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

Could carbon storage help control warming? The oil industry already injects CO2 into deep rocks. Is it possible to capture CO2 from coal plants, and pump it deep underground?



Star Formation: The Ultimate How-To… - Thursday, June 24th, 2004

Infrared survey of Milky Way shows massive star formation. How could a supernova cause stars to start?



Spallation Neutron Source: Scientist’s Tool - Thursday, November 27th, 2003

The Spallation Neutron Source, a mammoth science project involving the collaboration of six national laboratories, is scheduled to be completed 2006.



Nuclear Weapons: New ‘n improved? - Thursday, December 5th, 2002

Existing nukes may not exhaust the possible nukes. What other weapons could appear on the nuclear shelf?



Photovoltaic Advance - Thursday, March 28th, 2002

New photovoltaic (PV) cells combine polymer and inorganic semiconductors — could be cheaper to manufacture.



Nuclear Power: Time for a Rebirth? - Friday, April 13th, 2001

Worldwide thirst for oil, Hurricane Katrina, political instability, conservation failures add up to record demand and record prices for fuel. Can inherently “safe designs” reduce the risk of meltdown? Should we support a revival of fission power?




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