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Artificial muscles created in the lab
Ray Baughman's lab creates tiny artificial muscles. They spin carbon nanotubes into yarn stronger than steel yet so light it almost floats in air.
March 13, 2012
Shark fin soup to blame for blue shark decline
Scientists say the market for shark fin soup is the likeliest reason for the sharp drop in blue shark numbers over the last 30 years.
March 13, 2012
White roof cooled New York building by 42 F
On the hottest day of the 2011 summer in New York City, a white roof covering was 42 degrees cooler than a traditional black roof.
March 10, 2012
Biofuel from seaweed breakthrough
A unit of seaweed contains more potential ethanol than corn or switchgrass. A new technology helps to further the wide-scale use of seaweed for biofuel.
March 8, 2012
Antimatter counterpart of hydrogen measured
Researchers at CERN report first measurement of antimatter hydrogen. We are one step closer to understanding why our universe of matter exists at all.
March 7, 2012
Wine ratings by experts may not be relevant
If an expert's ability to taste wine is different from yours, should you listen to their recommendations? Wine ratings seem to different among experts.
March 3, 2012
Growing fuel crops vs using petroleum
Which is better: bioethanol or petroleum-derived fuels? Is bioethanol converted from energy crops more sustainable than refining and using fossil fuels.
February 28, 2012
Cocaine and the vulnerable teen brain
New findings might help explain why risk of drug abuse and addiction increase so dramatically when cocaine use begins during teenage years.
February 23, 2012
Electric cars need a clean energy source
You might assume that air quality and health impacts are lower for electric cars than for conventional vehicles. Not necessarily so, this study reveals.
February 22, 2012
Richard Baraniuk: Squid skin inspires camouflage
Richard Baraniuk is unlocking the secrets of nature's best camouflage artists - the cephalopods. He believes the animal kingdom has a lot to teach
February 20, 2012
