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By David Talbot | Web | 18 Comments

Digital encoding could catch future informants.

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Wireless chargers are more convenient, but less efficient.

Glucose Monitors Get Under the Skin

By Emily Singer | Biomedicine

Implantable devices work in diabetic pigs for over a year--human tests could be next.

A Smoother Street View

By Tom Simonite | Web | 2 Comments

Microsoft's new toy allows for a more seamless walk down an online avenue.

A Boost for Battery Life and Capacity

By Kevin Bullis | Energy | 1 Comment

Electric cars could benefit from a new manufacturing method.

Speeding Up Diagnosis of Infectious Disease

By Emily Singer | Biomedicine | 1 Comment

Developing sequencing-based tests that could detect infections within 24 hours.

So Many Bugs, So Little Time

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Tools that find serious bugs automatically could lead to safer, more stable software.

Fuel from the Sun

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Making artificial photosynthesis practical.

Commercial Spaceflight

By Jeff Foust | Business | 9 Comments

Reduced government funding could scuttle some projects.

App Lets You Know When Friends Are Nearby

By Erica Naone | Computing

New services try to make location information useful but not invasive.

New Languages, and Why We Need Them

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Creators introduced the programming languages that they hope will revolutionize computing.

Genetic Tests Get Bad Grades

By Emily Singer | Biomedicine | 5 Comments

A federal investigation finds conflicting test results and false marketing claims.

A Cheaper Way to Catch CO₂

By Kevin Bullis | Energy | 5 Comments

Genetically engineered enzymes are the key to a new carbon-capture method.

The Doctor To Record Your Data

By David Talbot | Biomedicine | 12 Comments

With the rules finally set for health IT stimulus money, now comes the time for implementation.

Your Groups Tell Hackers About You

By Robert Lemos | Web | 3 Comments

A site can find out what social-networking groups you belong to-and then your identity.

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