Engineering News

The threat of asteroids and other space debris hitting Earth has long been a favorite topic of Hollywood films, but scientists said recently they had detected one such asteroid that could be headed for a collision course with Earth.

Experts disagree as to what kind of energy generating systems will dominate the U.S. in the future, but the results of a new study indicate there is a significant amount of room across the nation for the construction of any kind of power plant.

The morning cup of coffee is a ritual around the world, but aside from its life-giving properties, it may also be an effective tool in combating the smell of sewage, according to a new study.

In news that is sure to fascinate astronomy lovers, a new study's findings indicate that our galaxy could be home to thousands of planets that do not orbit stars.

Officials in California have begun an education campaign that aims to reduce the state's demand for motor oil.

In an effort to prepare it to withstand the impact of a strong earthquake, engineers are overseeing a seismic retrofit project on San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge.

Engineers are currently working to improve the quality of roadways in the U.S. as they

While astronaut food sold in space museums is a staple among teenagers and gift shop patrons, it differs significantly from the cravings experienced by those who actually travel to outer space.

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey said this week that an area in Alaska could hold trillions-of-dollars-worth of natural gas and oil.

Scientists said this week that technical flaws in the design of an Italian experiment could explain why researchers observed subatomic particles seemingly outpace the speed of light.