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Viruses Harnessed to Create Energy

Posted Tue May 15, 2012 09:24 AM ET | 0

A postage stamp-sized electrode coated with specially engineered viruses converts a finger tap into electricity. Read more

'Minty Fresh' Shoes Cool Your Sweaty Feet

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Dec 16, 2011 09:20 AM ET | 0

An insole infused with a sugar substitute can make your feet feel cooler during a workout. Read more

'Minty Fresh' Shoes Cool Your Sweaty Feet

GPS Shoes, for Alzheimer's Patients and Prostitutes?

Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 03:20 PM ET | 0

These boots were really made for walking These GPS enabled shoes are able to track movement of your loved ones, or others. Read more

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Turning Kinetic Energy into Electricity

Posted Thu Sep 29, 2011 01:24 PM ET

Scientists are trying to figure out different ways for harnessing motion from people and machines and converting it into electricity. Read more

Trail-Friendly Shoe Zips Into Itself

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Sep 15, 2011 08:27 AM ET | 0

A way to maximize space during camping or travel. Read more

Back to the Future Replica Nikes Selling on eBay

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Sep 13, 2011 08:35 AM ET | 0

Now through Sep 18th, 150 pairs a day are being auctioned to benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Read more

Back to the Future Replica Nikes Selling on eBay

Geeky 'Sandals' Are Made from PC Motherboards

Posted by Katherine Noyes Wed Aug 3, 2011 04:51 PM ET | 0

You can display them with pride -- just don't try to wear them. Read more

Geeky 'Sandals' Are Made from PC Motherboards

Tech Spinoffs from Space Programs

Posted Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:54 AM ET | 0

Ceramic teeth braces, artificial hearts, airbags, insulin pumps and Olympics-caliber swimsuits got their start in aerospace laboratories. 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

High Heels Cause Long-Term Damage

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Aug 9, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Women commonly sacrifice comfort for fashion, but their choices in footwear may have a lasting impact. Read more

Oldest Shoe Preserved in Sheep Dung

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Jun 10, 2010 09:49 AM ET | 0

The size 7-women's leather lace-up moccasin, with straw padding, could have been worn by a farmer. Read more

World's Oldest Shoe: Pictures

Posted Thu Jun 10, 2010 08:30 AM ET | 0

Explore images of what researchers believe may be the oldest shoe ever found. Read more

People Born to Run -- Barefoot

Posted Wed Jan 27, 2010 09:10 AM ET | 0

Running barefoot places far less impact stress on the feet than running in modern running shoes, a new study concludes. Read more

Running Barefoot Better than Running with Shoes

Posted by Tracy Staedter Thu Jan 7, 2010 12:45 PM ET | 0

If you're thinking about taking up running to burn off those holiday pounds, you might want to set aside the running shoes. A study published in American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation reports that average running shoes mess up ... Read more