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Mixing high tech into oil spill cleanup efforts

December 3, 2007 4:54 PM PST

While oil spills happen regularly around the globe, cleanup efforts are still largely the province of industrial equipment and methods.
Photos: What it takes to clean up an oil spill

Case Western develops superstrong mice

November 2, 2007 2:40 PM PDT

Altering genes and enzymes in mice results in super athletes, the Lance Armstrongs of the rodent world.

Why do humans walk on two legs? To save energy

July 23, 2007 1:29 PM PDT

Chimps on treadmills may help explain why human ancestors evolved into bipeds 10 million years ago.
Images: Humans vs. chimps at the gym

Oil giant BP invests in microbe specialist

June 15, 2007 9:43 AM PDT

BP and Synthetic Genomics aim to exploit microbes on an industrial scale; research is part of an emerging field not without controversy.

Plastic goods for your compost heap

April 24, 2007 10:48 AM PDT

A biotech firm and agricultural giant ADM plan to sell the biodegradable plastic for eco-conscious consumers next year.
Photos: Natural plastics for eco-conscious consumers

Teaching old fossils new tech tricks

March 16, 2007 7:05 AM PDT

A look at a recently revamped exhibit in New York's American Museum of Natural History, which inspired last year's hit Ben Stiller movie.
Photos: New look for exhibit

Killing fungi softly, with ozone

April 23, 2007 5:40 AM PDT

Oxygen is cheap and plentiful--and a company in Livermore, Calif., is using it to kill pests on your fruit.
Photos: Novazone's pest killer
Video: How biopesticides work

Biofuels start-up nabs $5 million in funding

March 14, 2007 4:15 AM PDT

LS9 wants to make fake fuel out of synthetic plants to run real cars.

Scientists seek cold, hard facts on polar changes

March 2, 2007 6:37 AM PST

Major international effort to push multidisciplinary research at the North and South Poles as concern mounts over global warming.
Images: A century of polar exploration

Animals in utero: An inside view

December 8, 2006 10:29 AM PST

A National Geographic special will explore the rarely seen wombs of dogs, elephants and dolphins.
Photos: Inside the womb
Video: A show preview

Microbes could one day make airplanes safer

November 3, 2006 5:10 PM PST

MIT researchers have pinpointed microbes that one day could detect stress points and small fractures on airplane wings.

Industrial design takes cues from bugs, leaves, crabs

October 27, 2006 10:43 AM PDT

Researchers are studying nature to find ways to do everything from conserving energy to creating better skid-resistance.
Photos: Nature's brainstorms

Chat on cell phone, become infertile?

October 24, 2006 8:53 AM PDT

More than four hours a day may lead to less viable sperm, researchers in Cleveland, New Orleans and Mumbai find.

Sensor battles senseless houseplant death

October 20, 2006 6:26 AM PDT

House plants, fear not. A USB-powered sensor is coming to save you.
Plant safety in a stake