Top 10 innovative cities: Boston leads world in 2010; Paris, Amsterdam follow
Boston is the "top city of the global innovation economy," according to a new study. Here's the full list. Read the full story
Ocean and hydrokinetic energy get $37 million in federal funds
The U.S. government funds 27 projects to generate power from the nation's seas and rivers. Read the full story
Electrifying: PepsiCo, UPS progress on fleet updates
Frito-Lay will have the largest all-electric fleet in North America by the end of 2011. Read the full story
FDA claims jurisdiction over e-cigarettes
The FDA letters show these companies are pushing child-friendly flavors and phony drug claims as well. Read the full story
Terrafugia flying car to hit the streets (and skies) in 2011
The future is here. At least, the future as seen through the lens of Blade Runner. Read the full story
Try floating it in giant plastic bags and feeding it sewage. Read the full story
8 community leaders driving green progress
Energy efficiency programs are common theme for these innovative environmental advocates. Read the full story
Bacteria can be engineered to produce natural sunscreen
Ancient bacteria might hold the key to better sunscreen. Read the full story
Generation gap trap: are we falling prey to age-related stereotypes?
One informed observer says we need to concentrate on getting people of all ages to work together and learn, not worry about perceived attitudes. Read the full story
The science of good dancing (Video)
Scientists give tips on how to pick up mates on the dance floor: Men need to be creative and their torso and head a lot. Read the full story
Petra Solar lands $3 million smart grid contract from U.S. DOE
The U.S. Dept. of Energy has awarded Petra Solar a $3 million contract to commercialize its technology for the nation's energy grid. Read the full story
Vancouver taps Cisco, Pulse Energy in quest to be greenest city in world by 2020
Vancouver, Canada has partnered with Cisco and Pulse Energy in its quest to be the greenest city in the world by 2020. Read the full story
New type of drug for neurodegenerative diseases
New types of drugs might be able to target Alzheimer's amyloid plaques and leave the rest of the enzyme activity as is. Read the full story
Planes of the future will have unconventional shapes
Charles Bolden, administrator of NASA, speaks at the Green Aviation Summit in Mountain View, Calif. Read the full story
Why the government is wrong on costs under ObamaCare
A government actuary can't factor things that have not happened yet into their calculations. Read the full story
Portland's new wind farm; E. coli meets sunscreen; South Africa's rail ambitions; future of retail; Hong Kong culture. Read the full story
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