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Electromagnetism

An illustration of blue and black magnetic field lines that Earth generates today.

Scientists link Earth’s magnetic reversals to changes in planet’s life and climate

Science

The discovery of a fossilized tree in New Zealand is providing scientists with insight on how magnetic pole reversals could affect life on Earth.

Bye-bye, burners.

Magnetic induction cooking can cut your kitchen’s carbon footprint

Energy
Serbia's 100 dinar bill features inventor Nikola Tesla.

Nikola Tesla changed the world — so why did we forget him?

Books

English scientist studies implications of adding senses to human repertoire

Environment

Sri Lankan scientists create renewable batteries powered by plantain trees

Environment
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Wireless power transfer for your gadgets

Environment

A preview of new technologies being developed to provide power to your electronic devices without using wires.

Smart grid powers energy efficiency

Environment

President Obama announces $3.4 billion dollars worth of stimulus money to roll out the American smart grid.

India Power Outages: Living Through the Blackout

Environment

A BBC journalist in New Delhi tells what it was like living through India’s blackouts.

Spanish Indie Bands Suffer with Economic Downturn

Global Hit

Spain’s worsening economy is putting a pinch on Spanish indie rock bands and many bands are struggling to make ends meet.

The World

Science Note: Magnetic Soap

By dissolving iron in ordinary soap, scientists have created a cleaning product that can be controlled by magnets.

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