Hundreds of scientists and dozens of companies are hard at work to engineer algae to make green fuel. Are they disrupting Mother Nature's balance?

Last year, a gene therapy treatment restored some vision in children with congenital blindness. The Foundation Fighting Blindness says more innovations are coming. Read the full story

The U.S. federal government needs to take a holistic approach to security for its own buildings, argues Maureen McAvey. Read the full story

The information technology industry has cut CO2 emissions by 32 million metric tons globally since 2007 is on pace to make further cuts. Read the full story

Microsoft has partnered with Blue Line Innovations to offer a Hohm-ready real-time energy monitor. Read the full story

Two new papers examine graphene's interaction with the environment, at the cradle and the grave. Read the full story

Hundreds of scientists and dozens of companies are hard at work to engineer algae to make green fuel. Are they disrupting Mother Nature's balance? Read the full story

But they won't win until 2050, says their creator -- Virginia Tech associate professor Dennis Hong. Read the full story

Troops trained to use the Patriot anti-missile defense system were assigned to other duties for America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. A new app refreshes their memory. Read the full story

Giant global delivery company seeks to improve miles per gallon performance by 20 percent over next decade. Read the full story

Researchers develop a new use for graphene: antibacterial paper. Coming soon: smarter shoes, bandages, and more. Read the full story

Rude business; Tesla's confidence; conflict minerals; Brazil's soft power; megacities: bigger is better. Read the full story

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