Wonderscape
George Washington Carver's Legacy and Lasting Impact
Discover how George Washington Carver's later years solidified his legacy as an agricultural innovator and advocate for U.S. farmers. Learn about his successful push for a peanut tariff, his collaboration with Henry Ford on alternative...
Financial Times
Can the auto industry accelerate sustainable production?
FT Tech - Carmakers racing to meet net-zero goals have focused on electric powertrains. But while electric cars do produce less emissions than conventional vehicles, their manufacture is still far from sustainable. As the FT’s Peter...
Financial Times
American LNG exports surge with European demand
FT Energy Source - Exports have rocketed, particularly for European producers. Last December, the US became the world’s biggest exporter of this super chilled fuel. But as the FT’s Justin Jacobs explains, not everyone’s happy about the...
TMW Media
Creating Greener Cars: The reason for alternative fuels
What are some examples of alternative fuel? What is peak oil? Creating Greener Cars, Part 1
Wonderscape
History Kids: George Washington Carver
In this video, we learn about the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, an American botanist known for his work with peanuts. The video covers Carver's early life, his schooling years, his time at Tuskegee Institute, and...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Hydrogen Storage in Chicken Feathers?
Scientists discuss a new method of storing hydrogen fuel, one that involves chicken feathers. Aired Jun. 26, 2009 [12:29 min]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Greener Cars on the Road?
A discussion of vehicles being tested in the market by major automobile makers, that run on alternative fuels such as hydrogen and electricity. Aired June 6, 2008 [12:47] Links to a short video about a Honda hydrogen fuel cell car.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: One Day We May Fill the Tank With Fungi Fuel
Scientists have discovered a way to use microorganisms to generate hydrocarbons. It is hoped that this idea could eventually be used to create fuel. [2:45]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Innovation: Biofuels
Scientists are investigating how to use a marine bacterium called Saccharophagus degradans in biofuels. [5:22]