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Research and innovation are instrumental in the green movement because they continually advance the environmental friendliness of so many industries and products. Over the years, green products continue to improve — thanks to immeasurable amounts of research — and the innovations made as a result of the findings are implemented into industry (and ultimately, people's daily lives), to the environment's great benefit. (Photo: Flickr)

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Giant black hole may be inhaling asteroids

Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 3:11 PM EST
The blackhole is likely consuming a large amount of asteroids, but only asteroids that are at least 6 miles wide are generating x-ray flares.
 

Space geek Colbert extols NASA's many virtues in PSA

Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 2:55 PM EST
The segment is part of an outreach program by NASA to raise awareness of its other projects beyond the retired space shuttle program.
 

'Microrockets' could explore strange new worlds -- in your stomach

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 8:06 PM EST
How quickly the microrockets move hinges on the availability of hydrogen in that part of the body.
 

Deep brain stimulation enhances memory

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 6:14 PM EST
Tiny electrical shocks to the brain just before learning a new task strengthened memory in a handful of patients with epilepsy.
 

Sheep genes reveal room for improvement

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 5:16 AM EST
Study: The ancestry of sheep goes back 11,000 years, to the origins of animal breeding and raising of livestock.
 

The heroes of India's quest to wipe out polio

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 12:06 AM EST
The World Health Organization is expected to remove India from the list of 'polio endemic' countries sometime in February.
 

Scientists invent robot that eats organic matter, then poops it out

Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 11:30 PM EST
A new generation of 'ecobots' may soon collect their own food and water — and be powered by human waste.
 

U.S. boosts funding for Alzheimer's research

Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 10:24 AM EST
The research funds will be directed toward basic and clinical research, while other funds will be used to provide caregiver training and support.
 

Ancient fortress provides proof 'Hill of Jonah' was inhabited

Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 8:40 AM EST
While not offering proof of Jonah's burial on the hill, walls and pottery shards point to residents on the hill during the time Jonah was alive.
 

Astronauts needed for mock Mars mission in Hawaii

Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 1:50 PM EST
Fake Mars mission will test how volunteers feel about the types of food on the menu for astronauts during long-duration space trips.
 
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