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Synthesized polymer neutralizes biological and chemical weapons In an effort to mirror the ability of biological tissues to respond rapidly and appropriately to changing environments, scientists from the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, a joint effort of the University of Pittsburgh and its clinical partner UPMC, have synthesized a single, multifunctional polymer material that can decontaminate both biological and chemi..

'Cold fusion' moves closer to scientific acceptance "Cold fusion," a controversial energy source once relegated to the scientific equivalent of banishment to Siberia, is now moving closer toward acceptance by the mainstream scientific community.

Road system designed around cooperative technology An internet of cars promises a road system designed around cooperative technology enabling each element of the traffic system for cars, drivers, traffic lights, signs - to cooperate proactively to create a safer, more efficient driving experience. No road rage required.

Research to turn proteins into glass Duke University researchers have devised a method to dry and preserve proteins in a glassified form that seems to retain the molecules' properties as workhorses of biology.

Layered graphene sheets could solve hydrogen storage issues Stacked sheets of graphene may be a promising material for capturing and storing hydrogen for future fuel-cell systems according to recent research at NIST and the University of Pennsylvania.

DNA nanotechnology breakthrough offers promising applications in medicine A team of researchers led by Dr. Hanadi Sleiman has achieved a major breakthrough in the development of nanotubes.

Profiting on the Internet with technological opportunism An expert in e-commerce reports in the International Journal of Technology Marketing that while unique use of the technology is not enough to generate competitive value, there are approaches that allow companies to improve their performance and so their bottom line.

Becoming a better idea and concept generator Everybody can make himself better at creating ideas. People can increase their creativity by improving their knowledge about the topic ideas.

How many engineers does it take to change a light bulb? It takes five engineers to change a light bulb(**), even more to pack a shipping crate. After all, filling space is very hard. But a research project has developed tools to optimise packing problems in just a few seconds - no joking..

Automated fish processing and production Automatic bleeding based on machine vision and robot technology: Norway is now operating the first salmon slaughter line in the world to use such techniques. The innovation makes for more rational operation, says the system's pilot operator.