In the nuke-crazed 1950s, Ford wanted to put mini reactors in cars. That didn't fly, but now we're hearing of radioactive thorium lasers that could power a car

For some opponents of nuclear power, no amount of planning or patching is enough. Among those critics is actor Alec Baldwin, whose thoughts on the subject carry

A new report reveals that the Kodak industrial facility in upstate New York was home to a small nuclear reactor filled with weapons-grade uranium for more than

Somewhere in West Texas is a 7-inch radioactive cylinder that Halliburton would like to find. Anyone who comes across it is advised to keep their distance.

For people living in areas neighboring the Fukushima nuclear power plants, the worst of the radiation exposure may have passed.

The dead trees, plants and leaves at Chernobyl don't decay at nearly the same rate as plants elsewhere.

Even a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger global cooling, damage the ozone layer and cause droughts for more than a decade.

The aurora may hold the secret of a magnetic phenomenon related to the nuclear fusion powering the sun.

'Avatar' director and explorer listed as a backer of Planetary Resources, which promises to merge 'space exploration and natural resources.'

Deforestation’s impact on climate change has piqued NASA’s interest in documenting its progress across the globe. Here are seven examples of deforestation f

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

Community woodworking shops become popular, insect wings microscopically shred bacteria, and the size of ExxonMobil's Arkansas oil spill grows.

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.

Watch how carefully a large dam is deconstructed in this time-lapse video showing the removal of Oregon's Gold Ray dam.

Many of the well-preserved fossils show the internal organs of several different arthropods.

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.

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

Photographer Emma Phillips describes the series as "a poetic exploration of and tribute to Australia's monolithic landscape."

After decades of spirited debate, relations may finally be thawing over a disputed island in the Arctic.

Noise impacts ecosystems in more ways than you might think, as these marine studies prove.

While wildfires burn Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, volunteers are eager to help rebuild it.

Magnesite has long been known as a CO2 absorber, but the slow rate of its growth made it a poor carbon storage option. Until now.

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

An expedition to depths of the Gulf of California has uncovered a thriving ecosystem of unimaginable beauty.

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

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.

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

Environmental activist and 'Vampire Diaries' star releases a trailer for his new green-themed web series

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.

Actress Joanna Lumley is behind an urban park/footbridge project in London that's, well, absolutely fabulous.

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

Although it may not exactly scream widespread appeal, a 99-inch-wide townhouse in London may have found itself a buyer.

In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues.

Will bookable-by-the-hour private garden spaces encourage more cooped up urbanites to step outside?

A new scheme gives London's iconic-yet-disused phone booths a 21st century makeover as solar-powered gadget charging stations.

If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ...

The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear.

The enchanting yet highly controversial 'magical new green space' has many Londoners fired up over issues of funding, aesthetics and accessibility.

Just try not to think about who — or what — might be watching as you settle in for the night.

Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning.

Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight.

Beyond making way for ducklings, the new lanes are also meant to help humans slow down and be more polite.

Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public?

Christina Broom is widely heralded as the most important women in early press photography.