Sunday, December 05, 2010

Fleet feat: GE's 'electric bus of the future'


GE researchers say their new dual battery system combines the best of lithium and sodium batteries to help electric fleet vehicles perform better and cost less. Read the full story
David Norris wants to collect the digital equivalent of fingerprints from every computer, cellphone and TV set-top box in the world. by Andrew Nusca Read the full story
Better, more efficient cookstoves in developing countries means improved health locally and the potential for a decrease in global warming. Even Hillary Clinton thinks so. Read the full story
As natural habitats and species are pushed to the brink of extinction, the risk of humans contracting disease rises, according to a new study. Read the full story
A panel of scientists found that most people in North America get enough calcium and vitamin D from their normal diet and that too much from supplements could be harmful. Read the full story
We're faster when it's cold, or when we're on our way to work. We outpace cars, so long as it's rush hour--and especially if it's a Wednesday. Cyclists are a fickle bunch, according to new data. Read the full story
Australian researchers now want airplanes to fly like honey bees. That way, the airplane can sense its position and guide itself through loops and make other difficult moves. Read the full story
Pharma giant Merck will acquire SmartCells, a private company developing a smart, glucose-responsive insulin formula to treat diabetes. by Anndrew Nusca Read the full story
Fortune 1000 energy management software maker EnergyCAP is moving toward the mass market with a cloud-based solution for colleges, towns, and small businesses. by David Worthington Read the full story
General Motors is using high-speed, $500,000 crash test dummies that transmit data 10,000 times a second to test the safety of its vehicles in a crash. Read the full story
NeuroVigil's brain sensor will change the way neuroscience is done, allowing studies to be done in the comfort of the test subject's home. Read the full story
Two years into its corporate sustainability program, the technology giant has made strides in reducing water consumption and managing waste-to-landfills but the path to energy efficiency will take longer. Read the full story
Contributor Ryan Potvin attends this year's GreenBuild Expo in Chicago and outlines three reasons why he thinks "Generation Green" will finally succeed. Read the full story

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