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Obama Wants More Nuclear Power. Does that Make Sense?

The president said he wanted to support nuclear power, but no new nuclear power plants have come online in years. What's holding us back?

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When Will You Have a Car That Drives Itself?

The self-driving car has been a touchstone of futurism for a long time. Is it about to become reality?

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Electricty Generating Dance Floors and Other Miracles of Piezoelectricity

Piezoelectricity—the charge that gathers in solid materials in response to strain—has piqued the interest of entrepreneurs and scientists alike.

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Not Your Mother's Battery: Are Fuel Cells the Future? Bloom Box, MiniPak, and the other Fuel Cells That Will Power Our Future

Fuel cells are incredibly efficient, and they're starting to catch on. In the near future, they may power your laptop, and more.

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What to Do When the Government Takes Away Your Lightbulbs CFLs, LEDs, and Other Non-Lightbulb Options

The U.S. government is set to ban incandescent bulbs shortly. Here are some tips on what you can use to cheaply and safely replace them with.

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Are Hydrogen Cars Better than Electric Ones? Sure, If You Can Find a Place to Fill it Up

Don't expect hydrogen vehicles to generate the same excitement as EVs. The charging infrastructure just isn't there.

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In the Future, You Will Use Your Phone to Save Energy

Apps designed to integrate with your electricity meter are just starting to hit the market. What's available, and what's on the horizon?

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Are Biofuels Ready for the Bigtime?

Electricity isn't the only non-petroleum-based fuel touted as changing the transportation landscape. What's happening with biofuels?

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Electric Cars Are Coming, But Can the Grid Even Handle Them?

What will happen when we all plug in our electric cars at the same time?n

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Cheap Ways to Get Solar Panels for Your House

Solar panels are a good investment, but the start-up costs can be prohibitive. Here are some ways to get your solar panels for free.

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Smart Grid Security: Keeping Hackers Out of Your Power Meter

The smart grid has the potential to revolutionize how we use electricity. But there's a catch: We need to make it invulnerable to hackers.

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How to Hook Up Your Home to the Smart Grid Today

This is your house on the smart grid. What the future of home appliances will look like when we're managing our electricity better.

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Battling Heat Waves by Making the Grid Smarter

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