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World's Largest Tidal Turbine Submerged

Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 11:02am EDT

A huge twin turbine is ready to tap into the tides off Scotland and generate renewable energy.

Snoop Dogg Fights Cybercrime, Fo Shizzle

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:37pm EDT

A rap music contest shows that Snoop has no time for cybercrime.

Shape-Shifting Plane to Aid Maritime Rescues

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 12:17pm EDT

The new unmanned aircraft could cut the cost of maritime search-and-rescue missions and reduce risks to human lives.

Harvest Produce at the Grocery Store

Posted: September 1st, 2010, 9:29am EDT

Hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic farming are used to bring bountiful harvests to the urban environment.

Hemp Tech Sneaks Over the Border

Posted: August 31st, 2010, 11:22am EDT

Forget about burlap-like shirts: Hemp tech is now greening electric vehicles and even building construction.

Super Capacitor Could Power Phone, Laptop for Days

Posted: August 31st, 2010, 11:05am EDT

If optimized, this new technology could fully charge consumer electronic devices almost instantaneously.

Mars Probe Tech Keeps Windows Dust-Free

Posted: August 31st, 2010, 7:00am EDT

If applied to solar panels, this technology could transform deserts into massive power plants.

New Titanic Wreck Photos Surface: Big Pics

Posted: August 30th, 2010, 5:30pm EDT

A high-tech expedition to the site of the Titanic wreck has yielded the first photos of the sunken oceanliner since 2004.

Computer Casings Made from Cashews

Posted: August 30th, 2010, 1:43pm EDT

A unique plastic made from cashew nut shells could be used in consumer electronics by 2013.

Resort Attracts Men With Virtual Girlfriends

Posted: August 30th, 2010, 12:55pm EDT

Would you want to spend a romantic weekend with the virtual love of your digital life?