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Drug Suppresses Recall of Bad Memories, Leaves Non-Bad Memories Intact
Health

Drug Suppresses Recall of Bad Memories, Leaves Non-Bad Memories Intact

Researchers Transform Skin Cells Into Working Neurons for the First Time
Health

Researchers Transform Skin Cells Into Working Neurons for the First Time

Video: Martin Jetpack Crushes Previous Record by Climbing to 5,000 Feet
Aviation

Video: Martin Jetpack Crushes Previous Record by Climbing to 5,000 Feet

Pentagon Declares That Cyber-Attacks Can Constitute an Act of War, Deserving an Armed Response
Military

Pentagon Declares That Cyber-Attacks Can Constitute an Act of War, Deserving an Armed Response

2011 Invention Awards: A Crime-Fighting Armored Glove
Projects

2011 Invention Awards: A Crime-Fighting Armored Glove

It is equipped with a video camera and a stun gun to keep criminals at bay

On Simplifying Our Design and Making Sure Other Motorists Can See Us on the Road
Science

On Simplifying Our Design and Making Sure Other Motorists Can See Us on the Road

Video: ‘PR2 Playpen’ Keeps Robots Entertained (and Learning) For Hours and Hours
Technology

Video: ‘PR2 Playpen’ Keeps Robots Entertained (and Learning) For Hours and Hours

2011 Invention Awards: A Pen To Screen for Disease
DIY

2011 Invention Awards: A Pen To Screen for Disease

A magic marker that makes screening for prenatal diseases easier and less expensive

Gallery: 2011 Invention Awards
Technology

Gallery: 2011 Invention Awards

At the 2011 Invention Awards, winners included an armored glove, the Katal Landing Pad, and liquid crystal glasses.

2011 Invention Awards: A Mirror That Monitors Vital Signs
Projects

2011 Invention Awards: A Mirror That Monitors Vital Signs

A no-touch system tracks your health

Electrons Are Incredibly Close to Being Perfect Spheres
Technology

Electrons Are Incredibly Close to Being Perfect Spheres

2011 Invention Awards: A Landing Pad For Skiers
DIY

2011 Invention Awards: A Landing Pad For Skiers

Pad enables skiers and snowboarders to pull off tricks safely

Book of Fungi Makes Us Want to Go Mushroom-Hunting
Environment

Book of Fungi Makes Us Want to Go Mushroom-Hunting

Preparing for Permanent Climate Change, Chicago Invests in Warm-Weather-Ready Infrastructure
Climate Change

Preparing for Permanent Climate Change, Chicago Invests in Warm-Weather-Ready Infrastructure

In Brazil, an Explosion in Computing Power is Revolutionizing Weather Prediction
Environment

In Brazil, an Explosion in Computing Power is Revolutionizing Weather Prediction

How better weather forecasts predict a more efficient future

2011 Invention Awards: A Better Mechanical Hand
Projects

2011 Invention Awards: A Better Mechanical Hand

A prosthetic hand that’s as functional as an electronic model—but at a fraction of the cost

New Federal Rules To Require Black Boxes to Record Driver Activity in Every Car
Technology

New Federal Rules To Require Black Boxes to Record Driver Activity in Every Car

The Top 10 New Species of 2011
Endangered Species

The Top 10 New Species of 2011

Just discovered: Glowing fungus, ship-eating bacteria, toughest-silk spider and terrible toothed leech

IBM’s Watson Makes the Move From Answering Trivia Questions to Making Medical Diagnoses
Health

IBM’s Watson Makes the Move From Answering Trivia Questions to Making Medical Diagnoses

What is...Toronto (General Hospital)?

As Congress Fusses Over Climate Semantics, the U.S. Faces a Weather Satellite Gap
Environment

As Congress Fusses Over Climate Semantics, the U.S. Faces a Weather Satellite Gap

Weather monitoring is vital, but don't mention the C-word