Interactions between wind turbines could reduce power output by 30% in proposed offshore wind farm areas along the East Coast, new research has found. In all, the farms could still meet 60% of the ...

The future of renewable energy might be in the sky. Researchers in China have reportedly tested a new, gravity-defying wind turbine system that they say could generate power from the airspace above ...

Exposure to high noise levels is a well-known source of adverse physical and mental health impacts in humans. Wind turbines often suffer extra criticism here, but a new study conducted by researchers ...

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IN RECENT YEARS the manufacture of blades for wind turbines has undergone a revolution, as it were. Two decades ago lengths of 40 metres or so were an achievement. Thanks largely to lighter and ...

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 ...

Many migratory birds die each year flying into the blades of our wind farms. Weather radar data is showing us how we can be nicer to our skyfaring friends. Norway is sacred ground for nature lovers.

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

A turbine with one blade painted black at a wind farm near Glenrock, Wyoming. Courtesy of Jona Whitesides, Pacificorp This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories ...

The Coachella Valley's regional KidWind competition returned for its 16th year on Saturday. The event drew nearly 200 students from ten local middle and high schools. Those students have spent the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica Sanders covers climate justice and sustainability from the DMV. President Donald Trump recently criticized wind farms while ...