Flexible thermostat helps beat the heat

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:52:09 -0700

Patently Speaking highlights the technological achievements of Fort Wayne area residents.

2010 Reith Lecture Series: Scientific Horizons

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:11:56 -0700

Part Two: Surviving The Century. Does science have the answers to help us save our planet? In the second of this year's Reith Lectures, Lord Martin Rees continues to explore the challenges facing science in the 21st century. Our planet is coming under increasing strain from climate change, population explosion and food shortages. How can we use science to help us solve the crisis that we are ...

Steamy Brevard hits triple-digits

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:27:43 -0700

At 2:37 p.m. Friday, Melbourne was hotter than it has ever been on that date in meteorological history. That's when instruments measured a temperature of 100 degrees at Melbourne International Airport, surpassing a previous record of 97 set in 1987.

ISU green teams save $3 million in utilities

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:19:14 -0700

Small energy saving efforts among groups of Iowa State University faculty, staff and students resulted in big savings on utilities last year, according to Dave Miller, director of ISU facilities planning and management.

Vectren recommending customers to conserve during heat wave

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:12:40 -0700

Vectren officials say there's been huge increase in energy usage this month and with August being typically the hottest month of the year.