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Crippled Arm Leads to Changes in Brain

Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:37 AM ET | 0

The findings could change the way stroke victims receive therapy. Read more

With LED Keyboards, Every Key Is A Screen

Posted Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:19 AM ET | 0

With the Optimus line of keyboards, each key is its own separate, customizable LED screen. Read more

Cheese-Inspired Plastic Wrap Cleans Itself

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Jan 6, 2012 10:49 AM ET | 0

Plastic wrap made with a layer of blue cheese fungus cleans itself. Read more

Cheese-Inspired Plastic Wrap Cleans Itself

Mobile, Inflatable System Blocks Outside Noise

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Nov 2, 2011 07:05 AM ET | 0

A noise protection system made of fabric helps block sound from construction sites and outdoor events. Read more

From the Wash to the Ocean

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Oct 24, 2011 08:00 AM ET | 0

Synthetic fabrics in washing machines shed thousands of tiny bits of plastic that can end up in the oceans. Read more

How Prevalent Will Solar Energy Be in the Future?

Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 04:14 PM ET

How long will it take for solar power to reign? These stories tackle that complicated question from many angles. Read more

Take a Garbage Patch Cruise

Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 12:04 PM ET | 0

An eco-adventure voyage is set to check on the tsunami debris floating in the Pacific Ocean. Want to join? Read more

Kids' Soup Cans Contain BPA Toxins

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Sep 21, 2011 08:44 AM ET | 0

BPA showed up in samples of canned food products marketed to children. Read more

Top 10 Accidental Inventions

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Wed Aug 24, 2011 04:55 PM ET | 0

These inventors hit the science jackpot -- by accident. Read more

Knee Implants Made Friendlier With Free Radicals

Posted Tue Aug 16, 2011 09:32 AM ET | 0

A coating of free radicals could help ensure a person's body does not reject a new implant. Read more

Spinal Disc Implants Help Fight Back Pain

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Aug 9, 2011 09:51 AM ET | 0

New implants contain cells that regenerate new tissue in disc implants. Read more

Spinal Disc Implants Help Fight Back Pain

Titanium Straw Out-Muscles All Others

Posted by Katherine Noyes Fri Jul 22, 2011 09:34 AM ET | 0

Forget those wimpy plastic substitutes -- this is the only straw you really need. Read more

Even BPA-Free Plastic Not Always Safe

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jul 15, 2011 09:33 AM ET | 0

Even BPA-free plastic can leach hormone-like chemicals, research shows, and there's no way to tell which products pose the risk. Read more

Take Your Cellphone or iPad Underwater

Posted by Scott Tharler Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:17 PM ET | 0

A reusable, puncture-resistant, element-proof storage bag hermetically seals to protect your devices. Read more

Bend Lego Bricks, Learn Some Geometry

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Tue Jul 5, 2011 04:46 PM ET | 0

With some Lego building blocks and a little math knowledge, you can create amazing sculptures. Read more

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