Fracking poses uranium contamination risk, researchers say
Usually under fire for its drilling fluids, hydrofacking for natural gas raises a new concern. Read the full story
Sidewalk trees discourage city crime, study says
Researchers from the U.S. Forest Service say big, leafy trees help deter city crime. Why? Because appearance really matters. Read the full story
Barbershop-based blood pressure programs are put to the test
Barbershops might be a favorite gathering place in some communities, but can launching health programs there help a population lower its blood pressure? Read the full story
New polymer thin film technique promises smart glass, better solar cells
A new technique for coating surfaces with conductive polymer could lead to smart glass, improved solar cells and more. Read the full story
Take antibiotics today, but resistance may last for two years
Taking antibiotics today could leave antibiotic resistance genes in your gut for up to two years later, scientists find. Read the full story
Reducing cost-sharing for medication improves use, study says
A lower deductible helps patients better adhere to treatment regimens, according to a new study. Read the full story
Dow's solar shingles get UL certification, set for 2011 commercialization
Dow Chemical's Powerhouse Solar Shingle landed the Underwriters Laboratories safety certification and is on track for a mid-2011 launch. Read the full story
Welcome new Rethinking Healthcare editor Janet Fang
Say hello to new Rethinking Healthcare contributor Janet Fang, who will join Dana Blankenhorn to cover the health and pharmaceutical industries. Read the full story
School soda glass still half-full
Even the study authors admitted the school beverage glass is half-full, which critics may choose to call half-empty. Read the full story
Wanted at NASA: A new identity
NASA is a storied government agency in search of an identity and a mission once the Space Shuttle program ends. Read the full story
Starbucks perks up green power purchases
Municipal and state governments also demonstrate strong leadership, according to latest EPA Green Power Top 50 ranking. Read the full story
MIT-IBM survey links data analytics with greater performance
Top industry performers are three times more likely to adopting high-end analytics, survey of 3,000 executives shows. Read the full story
As search startup Blekko steps up to bat, a question springs to mind: What, honestly, do its founders expect to happen? Read the full story
GM's Volt: 10 million lines of code
General Motor's Volt---the electric car that could redefine the company---is about to hit the road and now details about its engineering innards have emerged. Read the full story
Research shows alcohol causes most society damage of any drug
A paper in the British medical journal The Lancet claims alcohol is more harmful to society than heroin. Read the full story
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