Today's Smart People

• The secret behind silk's strength

  Pound-for-pound, silk is tougher than steel. But scientists are still unraveling the answers behind what makes the luxurious fabric so strong. by Christina Hernandez

• Top 10 recycled items in 2009

  Earth911's 2009 Annual Recycling Report shows that as it gets easier to recycle, more Americans are searching for places to recycle household items. by Melanie D.G. Kaplan

• Will this teeny antenna find its way into every home?

  The size of a quarter, this new antenna from a team at Virginia Tech might be the world's smallest and one of the most versatile. by Melanie D.G. Kaplan

• The teenager who could revolutionize space travel

  At age 18, Erika DeBenedictis has created a software navigation system that would let spacecraft find the fastest and most fuel-efficient transit routes through the solar system. by Christina Hernandez

• The CEO behind the company making Ford's Transit Connect possible

  Azure Dynamics made headlines when Ford announced the upcoming release of its Transit Connect vehicle. Headed up by CEO Scott Harrison, Azure produced the pure electric technology behind the new vehicle. by Christina Hernandez

• Why the EPA took its Energy Star label off thermostats to save you money at home

  If you really want to be an environmental star, you need to look beyond appliances. by Melanie D.G. Kaplan

• PBS experiments with screening a documentary on Facebook

  The social networking site announces the webcast of a PBS documentary eight days before it hits TV. Get your popcorn and laptop ready. by Melanie D.G. Kaplan

• Neuroimaging: The future of marketing?

  With the interest in neuromarketing growing in the media and the scientific community, two researchers sought to uncover whether the trend was worth the hype. by Christina Hernandez

• On 'gender-neutral' Oscars and workplace discrimination

  The woman who advocates gender-neutral Oscars talks about her stand -- and about the major gender issues in every workplace. by Christina Hernandez

• DOE to manufacturers: We're cracking down, finally

  When Scott Blake Harris took over the Department of Energy's Office of the General Counsel last year, nothing was being done to enforce energy efficiency regulations. Now, even you can report a violation. by Melanie D.G. Kaplan

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