Smart homes have often been viewed as futuristic luxuries, filled with voice assistants, connected light bulbs, and security cameras. But beyond the convenience factor, they are proving to be a ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

A new partnership could make residential renewable energy more affordable in Fort Wayne. Midwest America Federal Credit Union and Urban Beginnings Choice Federal Credit Union are partnering with the ...

Fossil-fuel infrastructure has long been subsidized by taxpayers, creating an illusion of affordability. But renewable energy has lower overall system costs. Credit: Getty Images. Recent gubernatorial ...

The U.S. had debated its growing 90,000 metric ton stockpile of spent nuclear fuel for decades. This radioactive “waste” in temporary storage contains untapped energy, enough to power the nation for ...