An international research team jointly led by NTU Singapore, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Germany's Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) has for the first time observed the ultrafast formation and then breakdown of the water ion that is created when water is exposed to ionising radiation....

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Researchers from NTU Singapore have developed a semi-autonomous robot that can disinfect large surfaces quickly. Named eXtreme Disinfection roBOT (XDBOT), it can be wirelessly controlled via a laptop or tablet, removing the need for cleaners to be in contact with surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of picking up the virus from potentially contaminated areas....

The deal doubles Intrepid's directional drilling capabilities in North America.

HighPeak will operate as an independent oil and gas company with a focus on the Midland Basin.

Survey by Louisiana oil and gas industry group shows 23-percent layoff and 77.5-percent well shut-in figures.

Saudi Arabia is now indicating it's determined to do whatever it takes to support an oil price recovery.

A new study finds that the decision to vaccinate a child is as much social and cultural as it is science-based.

How we as a community can help to support the parents and celebrate the beauty of special needs children.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up romantic hot spots across North American national parks.

Despite its aim to ease a housing crunch and kill congestion, California's Senate Bill 827 has its detractors.

Strange, gigantic explosions fueled by solar energy detonate just above the surface of Venus, a new study finds.

"Sex in the Wild" is an entertaining, educational, explicit and scientifically stimulating look at how animals reproduce.

The makers of eco-docu 'FUEL' wants you to attend two big events to help end America's addiction to fossil fuels.

A mere change of governments will not make Arab countries’ economic problems go away. Indeed, the converging effects of population growth, climate change, and

Brian Schweitzer makes headlines for discussing how we use our military to protect our energy interests abroad.

An infographic makes the argument for the USDA to get involved with setting national standards for the snacks allowed to be sold in schools.

The world's best beach resorts may disappear despite efforts to protect them against sea level rise

A new study shows that 20 percent of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, bringing to light the cultural implications of climate change.

As ice melts, Antarctica's ground is rebounding at a surprising rate. Scientists think it's because the Earth's mantle is flowing faster there.

Longer days are yet another profound consequence of global warming.

These are just a sample of the things we could lose if temperatures rise 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the next 200 years.

Stone Age villages on the Orkney Islands are older than Stonehenge, but archaeologists fear that they won't be around for much longer.

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge is rich with wildlife and history — and it's under siege from the waters that surround it. And it's only to get worse.

Raising a child in a mentally stimulating environment has been linked to developing a smaller brain cortex, which in turn is linked to higher IQ.

Annual Koch Institute exhibition explores the thought-provoking and stunning visuals behind life sciences and biomedical research at MIT.

Video: Life erupts once again from the once lifeless mountain.

Find out when it's best to shell out your cash in exchange for tickets.

Ginger root has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years, here are just some health benefits of ginger.

Robert Alvarez, a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, says the operators of the stricken Japanese nuclear plants are using a “hail Mary” met

Decades after the world's two biggest previous nuclear disasters, NBC's Jeff Rossen and Michelle Kosinski look back at the impact of the meltdowns.

A historic moment for the energy industry — leading technology company Siemens abandons its nuclear division in favor of growing wind market.

The quintessential image of a tropical paradise, the palm tree is much more significant than you might think. Here are 10 things you may not know about palms.

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.

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

There are so many bad ideas about how to achieve great skin. Here are 5 ways to get on the right track.

Actor and environmentalist says President stood up to Big Oil by delaying project and calling for more environmental reviews.

With the 1,700-mile oil pipeline now likely on hold until 2013, here's a roundup of reactions from 10 people closely involved in the debate.

Video: President visits a wind turbine blade manufacturing plant in Iowa and discusses how the administration's clean energy investments are creating jobs and i

March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing.

In conjunction with Greenbuild 2012, prefab firm Blu Homes announces the acquisition of Modern Cabana, a family-run company specializing in stylish accessory dw

Take Thanksgiving on the road this year and appreciate the different experiences these places have to offer.

Learn about the natural world past and present at these outstanding museums

Researchers say the collision of a planetary body with Earth, some 4.4 billion years ago, seeded the elements of life and also led to the creation of our moon.

Most of the methane that humans emit comes from natural gas, landfills, coal mining and manure management, but methane is almost everywhere and it comes from so

U.S. federal budget woes are shrinking the monitoring network that tracks greenhouse gases such as methane.

Two new video campaigns by Greenpeace are brave and forthright in making their point, but do they go too far?

Michael Pollan explains how healthcare costs are increasing while the amount of money people spend on good food is decreasing and suggests a change.

The 'Icelandic Model' may be the country's best export.

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