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Research & Innovation

 
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)

Recent Stories


Bananas prevent HIV infection

Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 6:42 AM EST

Chemicals found in bananas are better at preventing HIV than two current synthetic anti-HIV drugs, according to new study.


Collecting whale snot with remote-controlled helicopters

Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 12:55 PM EST

Scientists studying whale diseases find a creative way to safely gather bodily fluids.


U.S. military to step up video-game training

Sun, Mar 14 2010 at 4:11 PM EST

Researchers say increased training of military personnel with video games will help reduce unnecessary causalities.


Fish with six-pack abs could benefit aquaculture

Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 4:13 PM EST

Scientists develop an ultra-muscular trout that can grow more body mass without any increase in food.


Samsung unveils world's first 3-D LED TVs

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 1:19 PM EST

Viewers wear electronic glasses that open and close rapidly, with images designed for the right and left eye, creating a three-dimensional effect.


New vending machines stay cool without warming the planet

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 8:46 AM EST

Coke, Pepsi, Ben & Jerry's and GE are phasing out the use of ozone-depleting refrigerants, turning instead to carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons.


Peru lifts some Machu Picchu claims against Yale

Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 1:44 PM EST

Fraud and conspiracy allegations dropped as country seeks return of Inca artifacts removed from Machu Picchu nearly a century ago.


Chocolate-powered racecar makes sustainability sexy

Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 10:59 AM EST

British university's car runs on fuel derived from waste from chocolate factories or other plant-based oils, and has a radiator that converts ozone back to oxygen.


'Secret' Giotto uncovered in Florence chapel

Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 5:22 AM EST

Rich, original details of Giotto's painting in the Peruzzi Chapel in Florence has been rediscovered under ultraviolet light.


Obama sets conference on future of space program

Sun, Mar 07 2010 at 12:14 PM EST

Officials say the president plans to unveil an ambitious plan for NASA but will curtail U.S. efforts to return to the moon.


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