Scientists make blood from human skin cells
People who need blood transfusions may soon be able to have blood made from their own skin. Clinical trials will begin in 2012. Read the full story
For drugs, a nano-sized journey through the lungs
By following the movements of tiny particles injected into rat lungs, scientists have created a nanoparticle profile that could help deliver drugs. Read the full story
Building an asteroid early impact warning system on the cheap
One researcher believes that for around a million dollars, we can track the previously untrackable--and potentially save thousands of lives. Read the full story
From miniature livers in the lab to human transplantation
Wake Forest researchers are on a quest to grow livers that could eventually be used for human transplantation. Read the full story
New measures emerge for measuring carbon emissions, both corporate and municipal
Public comment now being sought on standards for reporting the impact of your supply chain; reporting guidelines for cities also progress. Read the full story
GE plunks down $2 billion on China R&D, technology and finance ventures
GE will create innovation centers in six cities. Read the full story
Bloomberg pushes for electric taxis in cities
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg calls for more cities to deploy electric taxi cabs during a C-40 Cities meeting. . Read the full story
Hurricane forecasts can be made a decade in advance
For the first time, scientists can predict hurricanes years ahead of time. Read the full story
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