“What we've experimentally found in our recent work is that a certain amount of heat can promote the chemical conversion ...

As energy use rises and the planet warms, you might have dreamed of an energy source that works 24/7, rain or shine, quietly ...

Geothermal energy is making a comeback as engineers unlock deep-earth heat with new drilling and closed-loop technologies.

A recent report estimates that New Mexico has the potential to produce substantial power from its geothermal resources. But ...

Heat has always been something we thought we understood. From baking bread to running engines, the idea seemed simple: heat ...

Mohammad Malakooti has a look in his eye — like a man who wants to break something. “We are going to actually go to 700% to make sure it’s going to break,” he said. “You know, sometimes we need to ...

PNW scientists have made a flexible “fabric” that converts body heat into electricity. Heat is energy, and most of the heat we produce — from our bodies, kitchens and cars — just dissipates into the ...

The thermoelectric effect, or Seebeck effect, refers to the direct conversion of a temperature difference between two electrical conductors or semiconductors into an electrical voltage. When the sides ...

Internal combustion engines have long received flack for how wasteful they are. And while you can't argue about how inefficient they may be, the truth is that internal combustion has led the way for ...

What if one home upgrade could cut energy bills, reduce harmful carbon pollution, and keep you comfortable all year? Lincoln, ...

Massachusetts regulators are considering a plan to make heat pumps an obvious financial choice for most residents. The state Department of Public Utilities is mulling a proposal to heavily discount ...