The government will launch a new research initiative in next few weeks to determine the safety and reliability of technologies that enable cars to drive themselves.

Bioenergy producer Terrabon, which was awarded $2.75 million in 2010 from Texas Governor's Rick Perry's signature economic development fund, filed for bankruptcy.

Quatar is exemplifying a move towards sustainable architecture and technology where it has always been reknowned for its excess.

Hydrodynamic technology is in the works to develop robotic fish for use in surveillance and reconnaissance.

A new poll finds that a large majority of Germans back the government's decision to phase out nuclear power and switch to renewable energies within a decade, despite rising electricity bills.

A U.S. astronaut departing this week for the International Space Station said Monday that the bulk of the scientific benefits from the orbiting laboratory will be seen over the coming decade.

Studying the Great Gray Owls of Yosemite is made easier and less harmful through voice recognition software.

Stan Ovshinsky, the self-taught inventor who made the nickel-metal hydride battery used in hybrid cars, died at his home in suburban Detroit after a fight with cancer.

Electronically managed steering that completely bypasses the mechanical link of a clutch is among the new safety technology from Japanese automaker Nissan.