Built Environments Feature

Calatrava’s WTC transportation hub Calatrava’s WTC transportation hub

The image of a bird in flight is not one normally associated... 

Sustainable Modular Islands Sustainable Modular Islands

Energy Islands may be a solution to rising ocean levels, fossil... 

Transportation Feature

Super-efficient cars (and Google) Super-efficient cars (and Google)

Imagine a world where super-efficient cars are desirable,... 

High speed trains High speed trains

Fast, reliable, safe and comfortable high speed trains... 

Other Headlines

End to Paralysis with Artificial Brain-to-Muscle Connectors

Using a computerized connector between the brain and muscles in the body, scientists have been able to restore movement to paralyzed... 

October 16, 2008 | Read the story »

The Future of Computer-assisted Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy is one of the most researched types of brain training, especially in dealing with depression and anxiety. Why don’t... 

September 19, 2008 | Read the story »

ID’ing microbes with lasers for safer food and water supplies

Micro Imaging Technology (MIT) is a California based company that has developed and patented a technology for rapid microbe identification.... 

September 1, 2008 | Read the story »

First biological brain to controls its own robotic body

A team of engineers, neuro-physiologists and other researchers have developed a robot that is controlled by a biological brain made... 

August 17, 2008 | Read the story »

VIDEO: Woman Has Puppies Cloned From Dead Dog

A South Korean biotechnology firm has successfully cloned five pit bull puppies. RNL Bio in Seoul has said that said this was the first... 

August 6, 2008 | Read the story »