Superman's planet is racially diverse - finally

By and large, superheroes are

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European protesters urge end to Gaza attacks

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in European cities on Saturday against Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

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Israeli ground forces launch Gaza invasion

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Nissan debuts 370Z, Cube at L.A. auto show

While U.S. automakers scale back their presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan Motor Co. was determined to make a splash, unveiling three new vehicles Wednesday.

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GM to scale back presence at LA Auto Show

General Motors Corp. says it is scaling back its presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week.

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Amid crisis, automakers look green in L.A.

Even as the auto industry is engulfed in a crisis, automakers are showing off their greenest rides at the Los Angeles auto show. Here's a round-up of what's on show. By Dan Carney.

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Offshore wind power could alter ocean currents

Generating wind power at sea may disturb ocean currents and marine ecosystems, according to a new study.

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Newfound fungus makes better biofuel

A newfound fungus living in rainforest trees makes biofuel more efficiently than any other known method, researchers say.

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U.S. slow on goals for more, greener biofuel

It may be one of the biggest green gambles of the century: a national goal of converting wood, grass, corn stalks and garbage into 16 billion gallons of cellulosic biofuels annually by 2022.

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All-electric carmaker hits a financial wall

It's not a dead end, but Tesla Motors - maker of a $109,000 all-electric sports car - this week said it has hit a financial wall of sorts, specifically a shortage of cash.

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U.S. slow on goals for more, greener biofuel

It may be one of the biggest green gambles of the century: a national goal of converting wood, grass, corn stalks and garbage into 16 billion gallons of cellulosic biofuels annually by 2022.

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Wanna get your hands on an all-electric Mini?

BMW is jumping into, or at least testing, the market for all-electric vehicles, announcing a pilot project to lease 500 completely electric Minis in California, New Jersey and New York.

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Hawaii as clean energy hub for the U.S.?

Hawaii's largest utility signed onto plans for a future filled with renewable energy, electric cars and stable power supplies as the islands strive to become energy independent.

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Solar power gets boost with Oregon facility

In the thick of Oregon's "silicon forest," officials on Friday inaugurated the largest solar cell manufacturing plant in the U.S.

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'Grassoline' refinery rising in Tennessee

Tennessee and DuPont Co. broke ground Tuesday on a research refinery designed to turn corn cobs and switchgrass into ethanol and potentially elevate the state into a major player in biofuels.

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Automakers' gas gimmicks may backfire

Time was when automakers would slap a wad of cash on a car's hood to shift it off a dealer's lot. These days, they're slapping down a can of gas instead.

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GM plans $370M engine plant in Flint, Mich.

General Motors Corp. said Thursday it will build a new factory in Flint to make four-cylinder engines for the Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car and other models.

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Plug-in cars sparking a power shift

Experiments around the country are focusing on how the rise of plug-in electric vehicles could change the way people think about driving - and about using electricity.

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Scientists stumped by growing Lake Erie algae

Giant floating fields of algae are back in strength this year on Lake Erie and scientists are trying to figure out why.

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American cars getting slimmer, more efficient

Auto industry experts as gas prices stay high, the industry is shifting toward rechargeable electric vehicles or even cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

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Delaware leads race to build offshore wind farm

Offshore wind has taken a back seat to offshore drilling for oil and natural gas in the current energy debate. But those wind-driven turbines probably will be operating long before oil platforms appear off Atlantic Coast states.

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Energy Ball generates power for homes

From Holland, the country famous for its windmills, comes a new design for home wind power. Looking like an eggbeater, it spins quieter and at lower wind speeds.

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Ford, GM report big drop in sales in August

Nearly every major automaker saw its U.S. sales drop in August, but many are seeing signs that the worst slump in recent history may have bottomed out.

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140 mph and not a police officer in sight

Bill McMichael braked his new Ferrari F430 Scuderia into the turn, downshifting as he went into the corner. Then he punched it on the straightaway.

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GM to offer radios with ports for music players

General Motors Corp. says it will offer optional radios with USB ports for personal music players on some of its 2009 models.

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