We’ve come a long way since the days of pickaxes and gold pans. Modern tools make mining a cleaner, safer, and more efficient industry.
Gold: Its Uses Throughout History
From ornate decorations to intricate circuitry, gold has seen a wide variety of uses across millennia of importance.
The History (and Future) of High Speed Rail
From the earliest steam locomotives to today’s high-speed bullet trains, rail has been changing the way we move people and products for more than 200 years — and they’re not slowing down.
Eco-Friendly Cars Create as Much Air Pollution as Diesels
Recent studies suggest that electric cars produce just as much particulate pollution as their diesel counterparts.
These Astonishing Statistics Illuminate America's Approach to Recycling
The United States produces a huge amount of waste — but we’re doing our best to reuse as much as we can through recycling programs.