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The Beetle as Muse
Technology

The Beetle as Muse

Engineers copy a toxic-jet-spewing beetle to design better drug-delivery devices, fire extinguishers and more

Breeding the Oil Bug
Environment

Breeding the Oil Bug

Biologists can now create organisms that have never before existed—including designer bacteria that turn sugar into fuel

Southern California Water Transfer
Environment

Southern California Water Transfer

In order to prevent a crop-killing San Diego drought season, neighboring Palo Verde Valley is foregoing its own crops and selling its water for millions

Parkinson Linked to Pesticides
Environment

Parkinson Linked to Pesticides

A growing body of research suggests the environment may play a significant role in developing the degenerative disease

AT&T’s (Yes, AT&T’s) New 3-D Web Browser
Technology

AT&T’s (Yes, AT&T’s) New 3-D Web Browser

A slightly different way to surf spring from an unlikely source.

Free Photoshop
Technology

Free Photoshop

Adobe introduces a free, online, accessible-everywhere version of its hugely popular Photoshop software

Props For Programming
DIY

Props For Programming

Take advantage of a sale price on the Propeller-based PropSTICK microcontroller kit

Google Hopes to Expand Wi-Fi
Gear

Google Hopes to Expand Wi-Fi

The search giant has asked the US government to open air waves to create high-speed wireless connections for all

A flip phone sending contacts to a laptop computer that says "backup" on its screen. Illustration.
Tech Hacks

Ask a Geek: How can I back up my cellphone contacts?

Our geek finds out the hard way that backing up contacts is often easier said than done.

Science Confirms the Obvious: Allergies Make You Uncomfortable
Health

Science Confirms the Obvious: Allergies Make You Uncomfortable

But is that enough to justify a sick day?

Author Arthur C. Clarke Dead at 90
Science

Author Arthur C. Clarke Dead at 90

The author of SF classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Rendezvous With Rama left behind a mighty legacy of technology both real and fantastical.

iTunes: Not Ready for Primetime
Technology

iTunes: Not Ready for Primetime

A run-in with Apple’s movie rental service leaves The Grouse longing for cable

Texting Your Way to Debt
Phones

Texting Your Way to Debt

The increase of SMS loan services has Swedish officials concerned

How About Some Yak Cheese With That Turkey Sandwich?
Health

How About Some Yak Cheese With That Turkey Sandwich?

A study identifies potential health benefits of the Himalayan treat

iPhone Unlocked For Good?
DIY

iPhone Unlocked For Good?

A group of crafty developers thinks so

Test Drive: 2008 Mercedes C300 Sport Sedan
Vehicles

Test Drive: 2008 Mercedes C300 Sport Sedan

An intrepid editor pits Benz's new entry-level luxury car against the elements. Find out which wins

The Internet is for Porn, Not Voting
Technology

The Internet is for Porn, Not Voting

Is the Internet's prime audience worth enfranchising?

Wal-Mart Gives Up on Linux
Gear

Wal-Mart Gives Up on Linux

The superstore caves to demand for Windows; but did the alternative OS fail for the right reasons?

Apple Takes Aim at Blackberry
Phones

Apple Takes Aim at Blackberry

The iPhone will soon be compatible with Enterprise email. Breathe, people

Microsoft Practices Sensor-ship
Technology

Microsoft Practices Sensor-ship

Cheap, power-sipping sensors do everything from tracking global warming to keeping your house warm