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Google's 'Solve for X' Wants to End World Problems

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 11:05 AM ET | 0

A new think tank will foster radical ideas for big issues. Read more

Project Icarus: The Interstellar Communication Problem

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 04:42 PM ET | 0

Guest contributor Pat Galea discusses how a starship may transmit signals across the light-years between the stars. Read more

Project Icarus: Reaching for Interstellar Space

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 02:00 PM ET

What would a mission to the stars look like? Read more

Window Installed Into a Live Brain

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Feb 2, 2012 02:00 PM ET | 0

For the first time we can peer through a glass window into a live brain and see the individual neurons up close. Read more

Incredible, Sci-Fi Railgun Takes Step Toward Reality

Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:22 PM ET | 0

A gun that uses a magnet to fire a projectile at Mach 7 is on track to become battle ready. Read more

A theoretical dream for decades, the U.S. Navy just pushed the futuristic railgun one step closer to reality.

Male Birth Control May Zap Sperm with Sound Waves

Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 09:57 AM ET | 0

Two 15-minute tickles could be the future of male birth control. Read more

PIPA Ain't No Princess!

Posted by Trace Dominguez Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:14 PM ET | 0

The Costa Concordia capsized, oozing exoplanets 40 light-years away and the biggest story of the week: SOPA and PIPA! 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

Zero Population Growth = Healthier Planet?

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Jan 13, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

A stable number of humans on the planet doesn't necessarily mean less impact on the environment. But it helps. Read more

World's Smallest Hard Drive Built of Atoms

Posted by Jesse Emspak Thu Jan 12, 2012 02:57 PM ET | 0

Just 96 atoms make up one byte of magnetic storage space. Read more

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

CES 2012: Gadgets Galore and What's in Store

Posted Thu Jan 5, 2012 11:02 AM ET

Everything you wanted to know about the best, newest and most interesting gadgets and electronics coming out of CES 2012. Read more

Bacteria Tech Halts Big Stink

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jan 5, 2012 06:51 AM ET | 0

A bacteria-filled filter is being perfected to prevent bad industrial smells from spreading over a whole town. Read more

iPhone Flashlight Helps Save Lost Hiker

Posted Tue Jan 3, 2012 11:13 AM ET | 0

A lost Maryland man is located by a helicopter after he uses the flashlight on his iPhone. Read more

E-Voting Gets Closer in 2012

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Jan 3, 2012 09:21 AM ET | 0

Despite advances, security fears keep most U.S. voters marking paper ballots. Read more

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