This ingenious technique could turn plastic waste into clean fuel
February 19, 2019, 1:44 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Instead of burying us in it, plastic could be made to work for us.
Taking plastic to the streets
November 17, 2009, 3:53 p.m. by Jessica Knoblauch
One man plans to solve India’s two biggest problems, battered roads and overflowing landfills, with recycled plastic.
Media Mayhem: Bringing up baby in a cyberworld
November 16, 2009, 10:08 a.m. by Ken Edelstein
Our media columnist’s newborn son wonders how he’ll get information when he’s all grown up.
Vision of the future
November 14, 2009, 7:46 a.m. by Katy Rank Lev
Researchers develop contact lenses with virtual graphics.
Bird foils Large Hadron Collider from destroying us all
November 13, 2009, 9:40 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Mishap is latest in a series of unfortunate events that have befallen world's largest particle accelerator.
Water on the moon: NASA announces major discovery
November 13, 2009, 3:31 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
It's official: There's water ice on the moon, and lots of it.
Who says thieves can't be green?
November 12, 2009, 5:23 p.m. by EB Solomont
After an attempted armed robbery, three crooks make off … in a Toyota Prius.
DIY cell phone microscope could be life-saving tool
November 12, 2009, 12:52 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
DIY microscope made with $10 of off-the-shelf parts could be a valuable medical tool in developing countries.
High-speed debate
November 10, 2009, 1:30 p.m. by Jessica Knoblauch
Old-school and new-school boosters of high-speed rail duke it out over best way to use stimulus funds.
California makes way for pay-per-mile insurance
November 6, 2009, 1:13 p.m. by Jessica Knoblauch
Drivers with these policies only charged for number of miles driven, creating an economic incentive for those who drive less.
Facial profiling: New study shows facial structure can reveal personality
November 3, 2009, 3:03 a.m. by Helen Jupiter
Study connects structure of face to aggressive behavior, but what does it really tell us?
Ship built with recycled WTC steel
November 2, 2009, 10:44 p.m. by EB Solomont
The USS New York is the Navy's newest battleship, featuring 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.
Robot fish to swim in schools and test water quality
November 2, 2009, 6:01 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Researchers are developing robotic fish to swim our waterways and patrol for pollutants.
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Students in Finland offer a succinct lesson in commuting
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In 1972, a computer model predicted the end of the world — and we're on track
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13 optical illusions that will blow your mind
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5 brilliant mathematicians and their impact on the modern world
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Plane, train or automobile: Which has the biggest footprint?
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12 reasons to use a bicycle for transportation
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.