As Japan faces energy restrictions after a particularly trying month of March, normally AC-happy citizens are faced with a daunting prospect: Getting through th

The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant.

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.

They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created.

Wash and dry your clothes less to save resources and money.

At a tiny outpost in the middle of Antarctica, Russian scientists are poised to become the first humans to reach a massive liquid lake that has been cut off fro

Earth probably formed in a hotter, drier part of the solar system than previously thought, which could explain our planet's puzzling shortage of water, a new st

In countries where large families are the norm, the urge to conform pushes people to have more children than they can economically support.

How healthy are America's plants, animals and environment?

The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels.

As Africa's population continues to rise, a new statistical analysis estimates the population to be 800 million more people than previously calculated.

Portland authorities faced a tough decision this week: Drain a reservoir or provide residents with tap water that a teen peed into?

At more than 500,000 square miles, the marine park is twice the size of Texas and three times the size of Germany.

Covering some 500 million acres of ocean, the expanded marine sanctuary would be four times larger than California.

Instead of food waste heading to the landfill, now it will be repurposed, donated, or turned into compost, animal feed, or clean energy.

From the tallest to the most powerful, to even the biggest underwater waterfall, you don't want to miss these natural wonders.

This gorgeous salt plain may be the key to keeping our electronics charged up.

Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.

It's not something you might expect from one of the driest places on Earth.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.

In "Ajijaak on Turtle Island," a young crane's migration journey brings Native American stories to life.

Fortuitous timing gives photographer Sarah Bethea a stunning view of an ice cave in Iceland, the 'Land of Fire and Ice.'

The Tesla Roadster always looked good on paper, but there's no substitute for actually driving one. Waiting for the electric future? It's here!

The wunderkind behind the battery-powered car revolution chats with MNN about his company's future.

Tesla Motors announces a new lease option for its electric supercar -- only $1,658 per month.

During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square.

Tesla Motors, maker of the Tesla Roadster electric sports car, hopes to sell 10 million shares of the company during its IPO on June 29.

Tesla is losing money, but its IPO is likely to succeed because it's the sexiest automaker on the planet, and everybody wants some of the fairy dust.

'Dippin’ in my Tesla' not likely to get radio playtime, but it won't make your ears bleed either.

Tesla is running on glamor after launching its public offering, but its putting on a new shine with a freshening for the Roadster. No, it doesn't go any faster.

Tom Gage was one of the creators of the high-performance electric TZero, the car that inspired the Tesla Roadster. But he didn't want to be a carmaker. Instead,

Although the Tesla Roadster is already on the streets of America, one Motor Trend writer favors the upcoming Chevy Volt over the electric supercar.

Tesla Motors has issued a voluntary recall for certain Roadster models.

In an interview with MNN, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is candid about his company's finances, the competition, the Model S and its prospects for the future.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is nothing if not outspoken. Here, in the second of three interview segments, he talks about prospects for the company's affordable Model S

Tesla Motors is suing the popular BBC series, 'Top Gear,' over a December 2008 episode that raises questions about the range of the Roadster.

I liked this small battery SUV fine, though it exhibited a mysterious slowdown. If charge times are speeded up and the price kept within reason, it should sell.

The Tesla Roadster is nearing the end of its production run.

The new electric crossover is a slam-dunk because it's built on an existing platform; and because it takes all the sting out of owning an electric car -- or an

Alison and her husband Doug are upgrading from the Tesla Roadster to the Model S sedan to accommodate their growing family.

The rubber is meeting the road, as the keys to the first Tesla sedans are handed to real, live customers. So far, the reaction is ecstatic, but will the company

Cash raised will benefit efforts to monitor the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Sudan.

Tesla made its first profit in the first quarter of 2013, the stock is soaring and Consumer Reports is raving.

New network will enable coast-to-coast electric rides and 20-minute charges. CEO Elon Musk is ramping up the timetable.

The technology allows motorists to take out the old battery and put in a newly charged one in about one and a half minutes.

Actor tells Esquire magazine that his early-model 2008 Tesla Roadster was not the most dependable vehicle.

The company's stock is in high gear, its sales exceed expectations and two new models are coming. Tesla is disruptive for sure, but not trouble-free.

Elon Musk went open-source at his other company, SpaceX, years ago. The aim here is to increase the appeal of electric cars in the marketplace.

British Parliament is striving to reduce its carbon footprint through various efficiency measures, including potentially outfitting Big Ben with PV panels.

For the first time, organizers moved the first 3 stages of the Tour de France across the English Channel.