Drilling Down: Marcellus Shale Positions Pennsylvania as a Clean Energy Hub
The second part of our three-part series looks at why this modern-day energy grab will be different from others, and why even pigs stand to benefit from the influx of natural gas drillers in Western and Northern PA.
Drilling Down: Impact of Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Play
How did Bradford County gain 2,000 jobs in this economy? Look below the surface, more than a mile to be exact, and it's natural gas explorers who are turning a recession into a boom for rural PA. But at what cost?
Simple is Better for Entrepreneurial Food Scientist
Malathy Nair left her career with a large food manufacturer to form Better Bowls, and she is trying to convince shoppers that her all-natural instant puddings and gelatin mixes are healthier and tastier.
Bridging Nano Commercialization's Valley of Death
The Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center is helping ideas survive with funding, resources and talent throughout the state, creating innovation that would otherwise wither away.
Benton's Home Field Advantage Heats Up
Tiny Benton Area School District is making a big push for producing and purchasing its fuel within its boundaries thanks to a state program designed to save districts money and support local farmers.
Science's Rah-Rah Gal: Philly's Darlene Cavalier Cheers for Discovery
A former 76ers cheerleader has taken up the cause for promoting science education among adults, and she is turning the old beauty vs. brains debate into a full-blown marketing campaign.
Montrose Company Debunking Urban Wind Legends
Urban wind energy generation is not without its challenges, but a Northeast PA company called Trehab Renewable Energy is taking their small turbines to the streets in a region where large, rural turbines are plentiful.
The Return of the Milkman: How a NEPA Grocery is Bringing Back--and Improving--Home Delivery
Awais Ahmad thinks it's time to bring back an American icon: the milkman. But Ahmad's startup boutique grocery, Good2Go, sells more than glass-bottled milk
The Power of Sludge
Bruce Bruso has found a way to create clean-burning 'smart fuel' from a combination of sewage sludge and coal. All he needs now is the capital to build a regional hub plant and show the technology in action.