For the real robot uprising, look to the disabled

For the real robot uprising, look to the disabled

Medical researchers, not defense contractors, are delivering the first wave of wearable robotics. Read the full story

Solazyme, Ecopetrol partner to produce algae-based biofuel in Colombia

Solazyme has partnered with Colombia's largest oil corporation, Ecopetrol, to produce renewable biofuel derived from algae. Read the full story

Despite SunChips flap, green packaging ideas make progress

KFC now testing use of reusable containers for dishing out sides. Read the full story

FTC: Be careful with green marketing promises

Citing a disconnect between consumers and marketers, the FTC is proposing guidelines that would affect what companies should say about eco-friendly products. Read the full story

BrightSource Energy gets federal approval for its solar power towers

Another big solar project is headed for federal land in California. This one, the Ivanpah Project, will look a little different. Read the full story

If we could hear the sun, what would it sound like?

Here's one scientist's guess. Read the full story

End of dieting for actors: Post-production software can fix that belly.

You can now retouch the way people look in videos. Read the full story

San Francisco, San Jose, New York rated most socially networked cities

Overall, the West rules in volume of social media-savvy residents. Could it be those longer distances? Read the full story

Solar Roadways lands GE challenge award

Solar Roadways, which revolves around making roads out of recyclable solar panels, won a $50,000 award in GE's Ecomagination Challenge. Read the full story

Shut down illegal radio-frequency interference, better for climate research

The European Space Agency satellite has gotten some bad data. Blame radio interference.. Read the full story