Humans Leave a Telltale Residue on Earth By David Biello published 9 January 16 Scientists find a layer of plastics, radiation and soot embedded in the planet's surface, defining a new Anthropocene epoch
How Tesla Motors Builds One of the World's Safest Cars [Video] By David Biello published 23 September 13 Despite its lightweight metal body, the Tesla Model S electric vehicle earned the highest automobile safety rating in North America
How Safe Are US Nuclear Reactors? Lessons from Fukushima By David Biello published 11 March 12 The U.S. has reactors of the same designs that melted down at Fukushima Daiichi, but regulators hope changes could prevent a repeat of Japan's nuclear crisis.
Has the 'Era of Easy Oil' Ended? By David Biello published 27 January 12 A new analysis concludes that easily extracted oil peaked in 2005, and now dirtier fossil fuels will be burned.
Can Algae Save the World? A Q&A with Craig Venter By David Biello published 15 November 11 The geneticist and entrepreneur hopes to use synthetic biology to transform microscopic algae into cells that eat up carbon dioxide, spit out oil and provide meals
