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Photos: Bio-Art contest unveils stunning microscopic world
Wed, May 23 2012 at 11:35 AM EST

Take a look at a couple of images that won a top spot in the first annual Bio-Art Competition.

Lab uses skin cells to repair heart muscle
Wed, May 23 2012 at 4:39 AM EST

Scientists have taken skin cells from patients who had suffered heart failure and turned them into cells that can repair damaged cardiac muscle.

Does Bigfoot really exist? Scientists turn to DNA for the answer
Tue, May 22 2012 at 12:06 PM EST

Scientists ask collectors and enthusiasts to send their alleged Bigfoot genetic samples for testing.

Newly discovered optical illusions will fool your brain
Tue, May 22 2012 at 9:16 AM EST

Crafty video illusion uses the loss of touch and sight to make people think they've somehow lost a hand inside a box.

Google provides temporary Cornell science campus
Mon, May 21 2012 at 4:00 PM EST

The permanent home for the Cornell science and research facility to be built on little-used property on Roosevelt Island.

World's smallest artificial heart implanted in Italian baby
Mon, May 21 2012 at 2:41 PM EST

The infant is in good health as it awaits a transplant of a new heart that should arrive in June.

My big fat New Urbanism conference rundown, Part 2
Fri, May 18 2012 at 3:17 PM EST

At the 20th Congress for the New Urbanism, there were many big ideas on display. The best: How to transform China into a New Urbanist showpiece, plus how to use 'tactical urbanism' and 'sprawl repair' to rebuild American cities.

My big fat New Urbanism conference rundown
Thu, May 17 2012 at 4:20 PM EST

The Congress for the New Urbanism is the most significant urban design movement since Levittown gave birth to the postwar suburb. Its 20th anniversary conference in Florida proved it still has plenty to say about the future of cities.

Robotic essay-grader wins $60K prize, bringing hope to teachers everywhere
Thu, May 17 2012 at 4:01 PM EST

Recent improvements in automated essay graders may mean more essays in state standardized tests.

Japan firm unveils gesture controlling device
Wed, May 16 2012 at 3:15 PM EST

NEC hopes to develop the technology so it can be used to control lights and air conditioners in a home simply by waving a hand.

Robotic arm allows paralyzed woman to drink coffee
Wed, May 16 2012 at 3:10 PM EST

Scientists enabled the woman to lift a drink with a thought-controlled robotic arm, boosting hopes that tetraplegics may regain their independence.

PayPal co-founder funds floating city for entrepreneurs
Wed, May 16 2012 at 3:05 PM EST

Blueseed would allow innovators from outside the U.S. to tap into Silicon Valley without worrying about visa issues.

Engineer plans to build real-life version of Starship Enterprise within 20 years
Tue, May 15 2012 at 8:31 PM EST

Capt. Kirk explored the universe in the USS Enterprise around the year 2250. But at least one engineer thinks it can be done this century.

Could an invisibility cloak actually exist?
Tue, May 15 2012 at 1:08 PM EST

The development of metamaterials allow scientists to manipulate electromagnetic waves in certain ways, including a sort of invisibility.

Want the freshest fruit? New sensor improves on the human nose
Tue, May 15 2012 at 12:41 PM EST

Carbon nanotubes could provide an easy, inexpensive method of determining the ripeness of fruit.

Beam me up, Scotty: Scientists successfully teleport photons nearly 100 kilometers
Tue, May 15 2012 at 3:00 AM EST

Experiment smashes the previous distance record for quantum teleportation, and could soon make the technology practical.

Scientists generate electricity from viruses
Mon, May 14 2012 at 11:07 AM EST

Novel generator uses harmless viruses to create an electric charge.

Intelligent clothing may save U.S. military lives
Sun, May 13 2012 at 5:29 PM EST

The smart uniforms would include medical sensors built into the fabric to monitor the health of U.S. troops, including wounds and radiation exposure.

Taiwan treats Vietnamese woman with aging disorder
Sun, May 13 2012 at 1:32 PM EST

The woman underwent plastic and other surgeries to rejuvenate her appearance and treat skin and lung conditions to aid in her Werner syndrome.

Botox may soon be used in UK to treat migraine
Sun, May 13 2012 at 5:20 AM EST

Botox is being recommending as a preventive measure for migraine sufferers who have tried other forms of treatment.

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