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By David Bois | Fri Nov 6, 2009 12:57 PM ET

Another setback happens at the Large Hadron Collider ... something about a raven and the staff of life, we think. Read More

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By David Bois | Thu Nov 5, 2009 12:35 PM ET

The Sahara's solar riches are figuring prominently in a newly announced proposal to generate up to 15 percent of Europe's power needs. Read More

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By David Bois | Mon Nov 2, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Making good use of wasted by-products may lend energy to help push biofuels forward. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:07 PM ET

Technology goes too far in the piece "Too Smart City." Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:51 PM ET

A new medical "scaffolding" could allow doctors to regrow lost bone Read More

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By David Bois | Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:07 PM ET

We could soon feast our eyes on the next generation of DVD technology thanks to the full color capacity of the mantis shrimp's eyesight. Read More

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By John Casey | Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Prototype wind turbine generates as much power as a traditional (and bigger) wind turbine. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Scientists have developed a bionic eye (actually, a retina) that can restore partial sight to the blind. Read More

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By John Casey | Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:34 PM ET

Isn't that a casino and a 7-11 in the background? Read More

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By Ben Corbett | Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:19 PM ET

A new, free typeface promises to help you cut your printer ink consumption by 20 percent. Read More

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