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Driving Is Why You're Fat

Our car culture may be to blame for skyrocketing obesity rates.READ»

Recalculating... A New GPS Picks The Most Efficient Route

A simple new piece of tech could save you money off your gas bill, just by recommending better routes.READ»

A Sensor That Sniffs Out Shoe Bombs

Chemistry and unique color patterns could help the TSA suss out terrorist footwear. Does this mean shorter lines at security?READ»

Next Stop for Wind Power: Highway Rest Areas?

Anyone who has spent time in the Midwestern U.S. knows that spectacular wind gusts are a common occurrence. Researchers at the University of Illinois recently set out to evaluate whether these gusts can be harnessed effectively at ...READ»

Self-Healing Paints Clot Like Blood

Microscopic agents help coatings clot like blood on a cut.READ»