A Dyson Sphere is a theoretical structure built around a star to tap all of its energy. It’s pure science fiction. But our ...

A multidisciplinary team from the California Institute of Technology is a winner of the 2024 Gizmodo Science Fair for testing a satellite that proves it’s possible to collect solar energy in space and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

OPINION: Fears about solar farm noise, toxic waste and EMF are rising, but evidence shows the health risks are minimal.

What if the next leap in renewable energy doesn't come from sleek silicon panels but from microscopic life forms? Scientists are exploring the potential of living solar panels—a revolutionary ...

Engineering an efficient, affordable solar-power car has eluded automotive enthusiasts for decades. While the technology is ...

What kills a solar panel? Received wisdom suggests solar panels last for around 30 years, but that's not the whole story here. "30 years is our best guess," explained Garvin Heath of the National ...

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James McCall: Solar production in the US really started to pick up around 2012. As solar really became mainstream, there was a lot more concerns of land use changes. Sujith Ravi: If you look at the ...

The shift to renewable energy sources generally faces a significant bottleneck: producing electric power in bad weather. A team of researchers has created a new type of energy harvesting system that ...

In August 2023, Snopes began receiving messages from readers about a social media post making an odd claim about solar panels. Over the past year, we have continued to receive messages about the post, ...