Friday, November 19, 2010

Reanimating the body, with the power of thought

Reanimating the body, with the power of thought

Speaking at TEDxPhilly, biomedical engineer Iyad Obeid sheds light on what researchers are doing to marry brain andmachine to improve the performance of both. Read the full story

How your belly fat might help your heart

A heart-healthy use for belly fat? Regenerative stem cells isolated from fat appears to improve cardiac functions after a heart attack. by Janet Fang Read the full story

Las Vegas to light up with solar

The federal government approves another renewable energy project on public land. Solar Millennium's Amargosa Farm plants will generate power during the day, with thermal energy storage into the night. Read the full story

Toyota driving toward 2012 hybrid vehicle onslaught

A focus on operational sustainability and support of dealer's green efforts highlight the company's 2010 environmental progress report. by Heather Clancy Read the full story

UN satellite to test method for turning astronaut feces into power

From waste to watts: Launching with high scientific hopes, the first UN satellite will waste no time getting down and dirty. by John Herrman Read the full story

Largest antenna reflector put in space

Signals sent from space can support smart phones and other communication networks. by Boonsri Dickinson Read the full story

GM earmarks $40 million for community clean energy projects

Automaker says funded energy efficiency technology and renewable energy projects will offset the environmental impact of the estimated 1.9 million Chevrolet vehicles it hopes to sell in the next year. Read the full story

Four Loko tests the limits on two legal drugs

After the publicity dies down I do expect some espresso-and-shot parties to start happening. by Dana Blankenhorn Read the full story

STEM's next step: secure employment for innovators

Strict U.S. immigration policy ensures that America educates the world's best and brightest -- then lets them return home to innovate elsewhere, said NextFab Studio's Evan Malone at TEDxPhilly. Read the full story

E-commerce sales jump in Q2; continue long-term rise

The e-commerce sector is growing more than twice as fast as the overall retail sector. by Joe McKendrick Read the full story

Philadelphia Eagles fly off the (power) grid

The Philadelphia Eagles has announced a project to convert its home stadium to become entirely energy self-sufficient, using renewable sources. by Melissa Mahony Read the full story

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