How to feed an astronaut: a talk with NASA's space food manager
While it's not exactly five-star cuisine, astronauts survive on more than the freeze-dried 'space food' found in museum gift shops. Read the full story
Combating cataracts with lightsabers
Guided by 3-D imagery, femtosecond lasers can slice up a cloudy lens with more precision and fewer nicks and tears. Read the full story
LEED buildings top 1 billion square feet globally
The U.S. Green Building Council said the total footprint of commercial projects certified under its LEED green rating system has surpassed one billion square feet. Read the full story
The hybrid and the damage done
An experimental hybrid vehicle owned by rocker Neil Young sparked a blaze when its charging system was used improperly. Read the full story
When the body's organs are damaged, they cry out for help
Diseased organs can be identified by examining the distinct wave patterns formed by the biochemical reactions occurring within them. Read the full story
Do we need this? Solar recharging stations for electric bikes
Kyocera has launched a solar recharging station for electric-assisted bicycles and the system will debut in Japan this month. Read the full story
Hypertension zapped away without drugs
Simplicity may be the most exciting development in the treatment of high blood pressure since statins. Read the full story
NERSC's Hopper supercomputer breaks petaflop barrier; better research on tap
The U.S. Dept. of Energy's NERSC is now home to Hopper, the fifth-most powerful supercomputer in the world. Read the full story
Allergic to wine? Scientists know why
Got the sniffles? Scientists discovered why wine can cause such an allergic reaction. Read the full story
Shifting time zones might be a serious health threat. Tests have shown that it makes hamsters stupid! Read the full story
Honda debuts Fit electric vehicle concept for city commuters
Honda unveiled its all-new Fit EV Concept electric vehicle, a five-passenger car intended to meet the needs of a city commuter. Read the full story
How urban farms in Detroit could feed the locals
Turning vacant urban lots into urban farms could produce enough produce to feed the locals. Read the full story
Scientists create a plastic alternative made from milk and clay
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have figured out how to make a biodegradable foam plastic from the protein in milk and clay. Read the full story
Less print for Sprint in bid to meet 40% paper reduction goal
With close to one-quarter of its customers opting for electronic billing, carrier offers an option that will make it simple for them to adopt more electronic billing relationships. Read the full story
How do we close the loop on patient education?
Personal relationships aimed at coaching people in wellness may save tens of billions of dollars. Read the full story
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