It’s possible to defy gravity using sound waves, magnets or electricity, but today’s methods can’t hoist heavy items high in ...

Most people are taught a simplified version of how electricity works. In reality, it behaves very differently than flowing ...

Dust devils on Mars form when air near the warm surface heats up and rises through cooler surrounding air, causing nearby air ...

Water has long been a source of renewable power. More than 2,000 years ago the Chinese used water wheels to grind grain and pound ore. In the 1700s water wheels kickstarted the Industrial Revolution ...

A new floating droplet electricity generator is redefining how rain can be harvested as a clean power source by using water itself as both structural support and an electrode. This nature-integrated ...

Scientists from China and Spain have discovered that adding salt to ice can enable it to generate electricity, opening up the possibility of harnessing clean power in cold environments – with a twist.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Researchers have unveiled an “evapolectric” device that pulls energy from the evaporation of water, producing significantly more electrical power than previous moisture-based energy technologies. The ...

Increased electricity demand from data centers and extreme temperatures are driving up electricity costs for Americans. Between May 2024 and May 2025, the average residential electricity price ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Every day, vast quantities of rain fall across the planet. Until now, all that energy has simply gone to waste. But scientists may have found a clever new way to tap into this overlooked natural ...

Electricity prices are spiking across the country, posing another challenge for President Donald Trump after the rising cost of gas at the pump and skyrocketing egg prices continue making headlines.