Science May 14 Poking cells, solving mysteries and other reasons scientists love basic research Scientists and engineers frequently seek solutions to specific problems. But the goal -- and challenge -- of basic research is to tackle broad questions without an immediate application in mind. As part of our ongoing series on the subject, PBS… By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy
Science Apr 24 The ‘Commanding General of the Solar Army’ wants to make fuel from sunlight The "Commanding General of the Solar Army" wants you -- to know how the sun can make cheap fuel for your car. By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy