Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety ove

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.

The nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant after the Japanese tsunami a year ago has made Americans more leery of nuclear power, according to a Yale Uni

A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests.

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

To mark the release of “The Chernobyl Diaries,” we’ve rounded up nine notable nuclear horror films that span over 50 years of murder, mayhem and reactor m

Scientists reexamine and reverse a 1955 study that claimed beer and soda would be safe to drink after a nuclear bomb drops and explodes nearby.

The technique uses GPS and radio telescopes to detect underground nuclear tests using waves that travel from the blast into the upper atmosphere.

Nuclear fusion could one day propel rockets that allow humans to go to Mars and back in 30 days

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

Japan is pledging $500 million to build a wall of frozen earth around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has been leaking radioactive water.

If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond.

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.

Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world.

There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste.

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.

British loo roll company Nouvelle erects an outdoor advertisement that doubles as a massive roadside bird feeder.

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

Likely not, but it's fun to imagine zipping along a train-less Tube.

Pedaling is a new web-based video series that combines cycling, food and spirits.

Whole Foods Market unveils a rating system for household cleaning products sold in its stores. But is additional transparency really necessary in a store that a

If you're trying to clear up your complexion, there are studies that link certain foods and nutrients to improvements in your skin.

This incredible fruit boasts a wealth of nutritional benefits. If you've been avoiding them because of the cost, we'll show you why you shouldn't.

Turns out the key to a clear complexion (for me) was diet.

The vice president has strong words about energy policy, but it's the administration's actions that have most in the environmental world concerned.

Germany has spent the last 5 years making solar power a mainstream business. It is poised to spend the next 10 years doing the same for offshore wind — and sh

A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle

Multitasking infrastructure on the Canary Islands could power as many as 500 homes.

Honda revamped the ultra-clean natural gas Civic for 2012, but it has an uphill battle getting widespread acceptance in the U.S., where there are still few CNG

Earthquake in Japan raises concerns about what could happen in the U.S.

One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly.

A recent study led by European researchers found Fukushima is not alone, as 22 other plants around the world may be similarly susceptible to destructive tsunami

An eye-opening photo essay documents the haunting towns that were forcibly abandoned following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

New Horizons is the subject of "Mission Pluto," a special that will premiere July 15 on National Geographic Channel.

Madrid-based sustainable architecture firm Ábaton unveils a low-cost prefab housing concept that's as simple as it gets (and interestingly, hypoallergenic).

Don't throw out old pantyhose! You can recycle them in many different ways.

In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili

Duct tape is the absolute darling of the do-it-yourself set; here are some novel ways to put it to use.

There's less paper in need of binding these day, so put this simple contraption to work with these clever applications.

CANLOVE, a collective of graffiti artists, is on a mission to collect and upcycle as many spray cans as possible into art.

Each of us is a cloud of microscopic particles, chemicals and microorganisms swirling around us that's always there. It's called an exposome, and it's unique.

New service offers refurbished cell phones complete with green tips for teens.

Have an old cell phone stashed away? Recycle it with the Phones for Haiti program and you'll help the American Red Cross provide disaster relief in the earthqua

Communications Wireless Group works with business owners to recycle, refurbish, and reuse old wireless devices while maintaining a zero-landfill policy.

The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging.

Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables?

A new technique promises to turn plastic waste into clean, high-grade fuel.

Environmental Protection Agency releases air toxicity results from 65 schools in 22 states.

In the wake of the worst nuclear disaster in a generation, Germany doubled down on a decade of success, pledging to eliminate nukes by 2022 and switch almost ex