Thorium, an abundant and safer alternative to uranium, could soon become a vital resource in the quest to meet energy needs.

It turns out a measure introduced by U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th District, won't impact a highly controversial uranium deposit in Pittsylvania County.

Sunny with a high of 76 °F (24.4 °C). Winds variable at 5 to 11 mph (8 to 17.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 4 to 7 mph (6.4 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 51 °F (10.6 °C ...

The idea of a doomsday vault hidden on a remote Norwegian Arctic island might sound like something from the latest James Bond movie. But the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is very much real - and ...

Is Pittsburgh a future Hollywood powerhouse? Possibly, with more investment ...

The events calendar in Jefferson County traditionally begins in June. But tradition is dull, and wintertime can be fun, too. So these days, the events season kicks off when Skijoring the Big Rock ...

Chachi "The Rocketman" Valencia was injured during a performance at the Riverside County Fair & ...