Kieron Bradley gained experience designing formula 1 race car chassis before he took the lead on the CIV (Concept Ice Vehicle) built as a manned scout rover for a trans-Antarctic expedition. Andrew Regan, expedition leader, states, “If you can run bio-fuels successfully in the most harsh and extreme environment in the world, then there [...]

Down Under could be the OPEC of the 21st century.

The rush to find alternative energy sources to replace petroleum must be tempered with an understanding of sustainability. The notion held by some that biofuel is a viable replacement for petroleum is likely a result of misinformation.

(PhysOrg.com) -- Photosynthesis generates the oxygen needed for life on earth as well as the biomass for food and biofuel production. The process is driven by the absorption of the sun`s energy by tiny green "bodies" called chloroplasts. The "solar-powered" sea slug Elysia chlorotica has fascinated scientists for years because of its ability to retain "stolen" chloroplasts and carry out ...

In Minnesotans concerned about bailout, the Worthington Globe reports: U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., was hesitant to support anything yet. “Until we see details about an assistance package for the auto industry, we’re just speculating about what might be included," Walz said. "But I would be very hesitant about any package that does not include strong protections for the taxpayers who are being asked to foot the bill.” The Globe also reports on the first wind-to-battery test project in the Uni