Will a rail transport renaissance lower greenhouse gases?
An executive at transportation giant J.B. Hunt talks about the pros and cons of shifting freight to rail. by Melanie D.G. Kaplan Read the full story
Improving jet engine performance, with help from an MRI
A Stanford University researcher is using the MRI machine to improve the efficiency and performance of jet engines for the military. by Andrew Nusca Read the full story
USPTO extends fast track pilot for green tech
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is extending its fast track approval process for green technology patent applications for another year. Read the full story
New tools for communities planning for climate change
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability offers framework for assessing unique risks and setting achievable goals. by Heather Clancy Read the full story
Why e-readers might look more like newspapers than iPads
Researchers know how to make disposable displays that can be rolled up like paper. In the future, it might show text, pictures and video. by Boonsri Dickinson Read the full story
Ending the war against bacteria
We have met the bacterial enemy and he is us. by Dana Blankenhorn Read the full story
Global polio eradication to save $50 billion
If global transmission of the polio virus is halted within five years, it could provide savings of $50 billion, according to a new study. by Andrew Nusca Read the full story
Personal flying drones are here
A small, pilotless drone can be built for a few hundred dollars and controlled through an iPhone. by Joe McKendrick Read the full story
Dim lights at night could make you depressed
Hamsters who sleep at night with the lights on show symptoms of depression. by Janet Fang Read the full story
Fire fighters and paramedics more likely to carry MRSA
The problem of methicillin-resistant The problem of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in hospital settings has been well documented, but researchers at University of Washington took a first look at the prevalence of MRSA in fire stations and fire fighters. Read the full story
E. coli infections now can lead to health problems later
An E. coli infection today might have long term consequences. by Boonsri Dickinson Read the full story
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