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By David Bois | Fri Nov 6, 2009 12:57 PM ET

Another setback happens at the Large Hadron Collider ... something about a raven and the staff of life, we think. Read More

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By David Bois | Thu Nov 5, 2009 12:35 PM ET

The Sahara's solar riches are figuring prominently in a newly announced proposal to generate up to 15 percent of Europe's power needs. Read More

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By David Bois | Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:24 AM ET

Nature reports that Brazil contemplates leaping way above the bar in designing a climate initiative described as a potentially game-changing display of true leadership. Read More

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By David Bois | Tue Nov 3, 2009 2:00 PM ET

What's black and white and green all over? A community of nuns in England takes residence in their sustainably designed new home. Read More

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By David Bois | Mon Nov 2, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Getting a clear and high-tech view from above is at the root of a new satellite geared to improving our understanding of the earth's water cycle. Read More

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By David Bois | Mon Nov 2, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Making good use of wasted by-products may lend energy to help push biofuels forward. Read More

More like this in: Biofuel, Plants, Polymers, Kansas State University, Technology, Cutting-edge, Green Tech, Energy, Environment, Innovation & Discovery, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

By Courtney Rubin | Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:08 PM ET

The UK embraces wind power, generating enough to power 2.3 million homes. Read More

More like this in: Energy, London, England, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Green Energy, Scotland, Wind Farms, Nuclear Power

By Chaniga Vorasarun | Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:51 PM ET

One solar energy group hopes a swimsuit model will put a spotlight on solar power. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:19 PM ET

Swedish food labels will now offer information on the environmental impact of different foods. Read More

More like this in: Climate change, Europe, The New York Times, Emissions, Diet, Sweden, Cucumber, Europe, Energy, Environment, Healthcare, Health & Fitness, Food & Drink

By John Casey | Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:28 PM ET

Maybe soon we can all kiss the gas pump goodbye. Read More

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