Light-emitting sutures, biomedical tattoos and more future medical tech

Light-emitting sutures, biomedical tattoos and more future medical tech

By changing the properties of conventional semiconductor wafers, engineers have opened the door to amazing new medical devices. Read the full story

The rise of eye-tracking computers

Researchers have developed software that can authenticate users by measuring eye movements, but eye-tracking has applications far beyond security. Read the full story

GE to buy 25,000 electric vehicles, 12,000 Chevy Volts

General Electric is giving General Motors' Volt a big sales lift as it announced plans to buy 25,000 electric vehicles. Read the full story

'Smart plugs' for stand-by power sippers

New York start-up ThinkEco introduces the modlet, an electricity-monitoring device to help shut down office vampire loads. by Melissa Mahony Read the full story

Johnson Controls lands world's biggest HVAC project: Mecca

Johnson Controls struck an agreement with the Holy Mosque in Mecca to build a massive cooling system for the building's expansion. Read the full story

EPA sets the stage for carbon regulation

The EPA has issued guidance to big polluters to become more energy efficient ahead of new rules regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full story

HPV vaccine for cervical cancer widely ignored

Less than one-third of eligible women opted to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Read the full story

Share and share alike: Non-profit launches 'data commons' for lifecycle info

Walmart and Seventh Generation line up in support of Earthster, which is developing a way to visually show the environmental or social impact of products. Read the full story

Nanogenerators might soon power your electronics

Soon, nanogenerators might power commercial liquid-crystal displays, light-emitting diodes and laser diodes. Read the full story

Get tested for STDs through your cell phone

There's an app for STD testing: British researchers are developing an STD kit that will deliver health information through cell phones. Read the full story

Siemens, CA Technologies partner on corporate sustainability services

Siemens and CA Technologies announced a partnership to provide carbon and sustainability management tools to businesses. Read the full story