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E-Reader Lets You Physically Turn the Page

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Jan 6, 2012 07:40 AM ET | 0

A new device gives you the best of both worlds -- an e-reader that's a page turner. Read more

Journals Mull Publishing Killer Flu Virus Details

Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:44 AM ET | 0

Two top scientific journals said Tuesday they were mulling whether to publish details of a man-made mutant killer flu virus. Read more

Oklahoma Hit by Magnitude 5.6 Quake

Posted Sun Nov 6, 2011 04:41 AM ET | 0

The central U.S. state has been shaken by an earthquake causing "significant damage." Read more

Is Fisker a 'Green Car' Solyndra Scandal?

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 02:21 PM ET | 0

The ABC News show Nightline is investigating Fisker Automotive, but is there anything new to report? Read more

Mountains May Be Best Solar Hot Spots

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:46 PM ET | 0

The Himalayas -- not deserts -- may be the world's best place to collect solar power. Read more

Dinosaur-Era Shark Nursery Found

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Sep 8, 2011 02:53 PM ET | 0

In its heyday (230 million years ago), the nursery was home to two types of sharks who spawned in freshwater. Read more

Roller Pen Writes Electronic Circuitry

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:41 AM ET | 0

The rollerball pen dispenses conductive silver ink, enabling electrical circuits to be drawn directly on paper and other surfaces. Read more

Human: Baby Laughing Hysterically Explained [VIDEO]

Posted Fri May 13, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

Babies are cute. Even cuter? A baby that laughs hysterically while his father tears up pieces of paper. But just what is so funny about it? Jorge Ribas finds out. Watch video

Human: Baby Laughing Hysterically Explained

Paper 2.0: It's Electric!

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue May 10, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Paper is getting a 21st-century technology makeover and going beyond the e-book. Read more

Diamond Could Store Quantum Information

Posted Mon Mar 28, 2011 01:56 PM ET | 0

Technique makes use of flaws in crystal structure. Read more

Green Products that 'Break Down'

Posted Thu Mar 10, 2011 06:00 AM ET | 0

Biodegradable plastics, electronic components and clothing are gaining ground. Read more

New Tech Could Revolutionize Recycling

Posted Sun Dec 5, 2010 02:00 AM ET | 0

First-of-its-kind technique recovers pulp and plastics that were otherwise unrecyclable. Read more

Borrowing from Butterflies

Posted by Gene Charleton Thu Sep 23, 2010 01:00 AM ET | 0

Researchers have figured out how to assemble their own butterfly wing colors by putting together layers of material, sometimes only atoms thick. Read more