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An Australian engineering firm has developed a three-dimensional bio-printer that could be used to fabricate organs for patients who need them.

8 | December 21, 2009 12:13pm | By Andrew Nusca

Bioengineers have developed synthetic nanoparticles that can be injected to cut bleeding time in half.

December 21, 2009 11:35am | By Andrew Nusca

MIT researchers have created a working prototype of a bidirectional LCD that allows a viewer to control on-screen objects without touching the screen.

December 21, 2009 10:47am | By Andrew Nusca

Ford Motor Company has enlisted University of Michigan students to develop downloadable applications for its Sync in-car communications system, paving the way for your car to be as connected as...

December 21, 2009 10:20am | By Andrew Nusca

According to Ford, the second generation of its SYNC connectivity system will allow you to plug your wireless card into a Ford and then broadcast that signal to others in the car.

2 | December 21, 2009 6:19am | By Larry Dignan

In 2010, the smartest minds out there are going to need to come up with something that will bridge the big gap between Wall Street and Main Street.

5 | December 21, 2009 4:50am | By Larry Dignan

Green building, earthquakes, NASA algae, lighting design, ultrasound, instant translation, boarding passes 2.0, user interface, automated driving, diabetic nanotechnology. Here are the Top 10 most...

December 20, 2009 9:55am | By Andrew Nusca

High school physics teacher Casey O'Hara traveled to the world's coldest continent to help researchers in pursuit of the secrets of the universe and gain inspiration to bring back to the classroom.

2 | December 17, 2009 9:30am | By Andrew Nusca

Audi will integrate Google Earth into its A8, the first time the application has been used in an automobile.

1 | December 17, 2009 6:14am | By Larry Dignan

Facebook released its diversity report---the breakdown is about the same as the population overall---but the more interesting finding may be what your surname says about your race.

7 | December 17, 2009 5:24am | By Larry Dignan

Astronomers said Wednesday that they had discovered a planet that is composed mostly of water, bringing scientists one step closer to finding a habitable planet.

7 | December 16, 2009 1:30pm | By Andrew Nusca

The designer of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, Teague's John Barret, discusses how passenger comfort and interior design played a role in the design of the breakthrough airplane.

1 | December 16, 2009 8:51am | By Andrew Nusca

The rate of nearsightedness is on the rise in the United States, according to a new report.

12 | December 15, 2009 3:09pm | By Andrew Nusca

Researchers at MIT have engineered a "smart" bicycle wheel that can store and release energy.

3 | December 15, 2009 2:53pm | By Andrew Nusca

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a nanotechnological way to make solar panels more resistant to dust and water.

1 | December 15, 2009 2:35pm | By Andrew Nusca

A new material made of photonic crystals may be more insulating than a vacuum that completely lacks atoms.

3 | December 15, 2009 2:20pm | By Andrew Nusca

Wine lowers energy bills; nanoparticles seek and destroy cancer cells; new "Planetary Skin" institute; smart cities should share; sustainable packaging.

December 15, 2009 2:19pm | By Andrew Nusca

Two major geothermal projects in the U.S. and Europe were both permanently abandoned last week after officials said they could cause earthquakes.

7 | December 15, 2009 2:00pm | By Andrew Nusca

The world's largest solar-powered office building has opened in the world's largest polluter.

1 | December 15, 2009 1:06pm | By Andrew Nusca

Charismatic CEOs may be entertaining, but they could be dangerous to your pocketbook, according to a study.

1 | December 15, 2009 11:01am | By Larry Dignan