A New Biofuel: Propane
Propane chemically derived from corn could be used in heating and transportation.
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A Robust Robot for the Elderly
Domo the robot is designed for the unpredictability of household chores.
Plastic Made by Bacteria Commercialized
A plastic from recombinant E. coli gets FDA approval for use in safer, ultrastrong sutures.
A Light Switch for the Brain
Scientists have developed a light-triggered switch to control brain cells, which could aid in the development of therapies for epilepsy and other diseases--and shed light on the neural code.
Video: Tim Berners-Lee on the Semantic Web
The inventor of the World Wide Web explains how the Semantic Web works and how it will transform how we use and understand data.
Engineering Bacteria to Harvest Light
A set of genes found in marine microorganisms can endow common bacteria with the ability to generate energy from light.
Cheaper, More Efficient Solar Cells
A new type of material could allow solar cells to harvest far more light.
Picking a Winner in Clean-Coal Technology
A new MIT study says that no single technology is the solution to economically cutting carbon-dioxide emissions from coal.
The Precarious Future of Coal
A new MIT report says that much more effort is needed to develop and test technology that will make clean-coal power plants economical and practical.
Atomic Design of Superstrong Materials
A new computer model could significantly advance nanoscale engineering.
