In the frozen outskirts of the solar system, a reddish dwarf planet orbits in silence. Known as Sedna, it is so distant that ...

For now, solar gasoline is more science fair than Shell station. But if it ever scales, it could let us have our horsepower and burn it too.

Sedna will make its closest approach to the Sun in 2076, giving us a rare opportunity to visit the planetoid before it drifts ...

In the outer reaches of our solar system, far beyond the orbit of Pluto, lies Sedna, one of the most mysterious objects ever ...

The innovative project to be built on the Eyre Peninsula will make solar power available after the sun sets, but will require ...

NASA's initiatives to pioneer next-generation space technologies are also hit hard in the White House's budget proposal. If the Trump administration gets its way, NASA's Space Technology Mission ...

Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light dispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air.

The proof-of-concept study, published May 15 in the journal Device, uses synthetic quartz to trap solar energy at temperatures over 1,000°C (1,832°F), demonstrating the method's potential role ...

It is possible to make a material emit more radiation than it absorbs, violating the laws of physics in a way that could make ...

The Utility Regulation and Competition Office has launched the largest utility-scale solar and battery storage project in ...

Hybrid hope RayGen's first power plant, near Carwarp in Australia, makes use of its new technology that combines solar cells with water-based thermal storage. (Courtesy: RayGen) Australia is renowned ...