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A new wind turbine inspired by a palm tree, big as the Empire State Building

Oct 22, 2018
Today's land-based turbines produce 5 megawatts of power. This new one could produce 10 times more.
Wind turbines towering over deserts usually produce 5 megawatts of power each.
Melanie Conner/Getty Images

A new wind turbine inspired by a palm tree, big as the Empire State Building

Oct 22, 2018
Today's land-based turbines produce 5 megawatts of power. This new one could produce 10 times more.
Wind turbines towering over deserts usually produce 5 megawatts of power each.
Melanie Conner/Getty Images

University of Virginia reinstates Teresa Sullivan

Jun 26, 2012
After an outcry on campus and elsewhere, the UVA president was given back her job.

University of Virginia takes a vote on ousted president

Jun 25, 2012
Sacked president Theresa Sullivan could be reinstated when the university's board meets.