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Eternal Flame
Fossil Fuels

Where The Ancients Saw Miracles, Science May Find Climate Answers

At the intersection of myths and industry

a spread of red blood cells
Health

Don’t Inject Yourself With Baby Mouse Blood Cells Just Yet

Young blood may have healing properties, but we don't know why

5 Ways Obama Says Climate Change Poses A ‘Severe Threat’ To National Security
Environment

5 Ways Obama Says Climate Change Poses A ‘Severe Threat’ To National Security

We've got some work to do

Can Two People Repopulate Earth?
Ask Us Anything

Can Two People Repopulate Earth?

Short answer: Maybe, but they'd be very busy

‘The Science Guy’ Talks About His Space Sail
Space

‘The Science Guy’ Talks About His Space Sail

Slow but steady sun-powered spacecraft could transform space travel

Potatoes, Late Night Gardening, and DIY Power
Science

Potatoes, Late Night Gardening, and DIY Power

When potatoes try to take root in your pantry, here's what you can do with them.

Keeping The Lights On With ‘Virtual Power Plants’
Energy

Keeping The Lights On With ‘Virtual Power Plants’

Susan Kennedy stops blackouts by storing energy

Ossur's Proprio Foot
Robots

Brain-Controlled Bionic Legs Are Finally Here

No, really. Amputees have been testing them for over a year

Plastic Waste Could Fuel Your Car One Day
Energy

Plastic Waste Could Fuel Your Car One Day

Michael Murray turns trash into transportation

Pens And Paper Are Holding Your Kids Back, Says Microsoft
Technology

Pens And Paper Are Holding Your Kids Back, Says Microsoft

Oh and also, Microsoft has several products that can help

Five Trillion Pieces Of Plastic Are Floating In An Ocean Near You [Interactive]
Ocean

Five Trillion Pieces Of Plastic Are Floating In An Ocean Near You [Interactive]

And even more lurks below the surface

Building A Safer, Cleaner Nuclear Reactor
Energy

Building A Safer, Cleaner Nuclear Reactor

Leslie Dewan and Mark Massie are reviving the nuclear dream

This Bacterium Carries Microbial Luggage
Diseases

This Bacterium Carries Microbial Luggage

Paenibacillus vortex has an ingenious technique to evade antibiotics during its journeys

Harnessing Hydropower From Urban Water Pipes
Energy

Harnessing Hydropower From Urban Water Pipes

Gregg Semler turns tiny turbines into mighty generators

The Tricorder Comes Down to Earth
DIY

The Tricorder Comes Down to Earth

Students are battling to create a universal diagnostic tool

How To Build Your Own Particle Detector
Projects

How To Build Your Own Particle Detector

Watch particles zip through your living room

Long Live The Mammoth
Gene Editing

Long Live The Mammoth

Scientists have the tools to bring back extinct species. Here's how they plan to do it.

Insulating + Flood Loading
Climate Change

SURE Construction: 03 Wall Framing

Adorable, Disposable Drones Will Sniff Out Chemical Weapons In Future Wars
Drones

Adorable, Disposable Drones Will Sniff Out Chemical Weapons In Future Wars

They fly like paper, and spy like planes

How To Create Super-Intelligent Machines That Won’t Kill Us
AI

How To Create Super-Intelligent Machines That Won’t Kill Us

Preventing an Age of Ultron