Heat waves have been the bane of summer for many in the Midwest and Northeast, including the millions left powerless after severe weather earlier this month. As we reported, many people without power ...

Most solar cookers work on basic principles. Sunlight is converted to heat energy that is retained for cooking. The cookers are portable, allowing one to cook at work sites or while pursuing outdoor ...

This week we’re taking a (hot) look at solar cooking. Today: what you need to get into solar cooking. After the jump: A breakdown of the types of cookers and how to buy or build them. At the most ...

The recently unveiled GoSun Stove is a portable, tube-shaped solar oven that's billed as being powerful enough to cook a full meal, even on cloudy days. Much like the Solar Kettle, this solar cooker ...

Sunny weather makes ovens out of more than just cars. The same physics that make a hot car interior a hazard to children or pets left inside can be used to heat food in solar cookers. In Sacramento ...