Perhaps presaging next year's list of the most promising jobs, the Guardian reports that biological engineering is a practice and profession increasingly worth preaching about.
Writer Alok Jha does a good job distinguishing between ...READ»
If you're a fan of biofuel, you'll love this: a phone made with a corn-based enclosure from Samsung [SEO:005930]. The E200 Eco phone doesn't sport any mind-blowing specs; it simply features a 1.3MP camera and MP3 player ...READ»
Can we use genetics to make farm animals greener than nature intended? Scientists are certainly trying--just take a look at the Enviropig, a genetically engineered pig that produces feces and urine containing 65% less phosphorous ...READ»
According to “Bio: Biotechnology Industry Organization,” only 10% of the world’s land is arable. They also state that by 2050, 50% of that land will be used for other purposes and the global population will have increased by ...READ»
Regrowing body parts has only recently become a medical reality, and it's having a profound impact on the care patient's receive, and their long-term prospects for recovery. Dr. Anthony Atala is at the forefront of research, heading ...READ»
If you want to live forever, change your skin color, or just firm up those abs from the comfort of your own couch, you might be in luck: Gene therapy is on its way--and it's coming fast.READ»
BioPortfolio is a news service that tracks biotechnology companies, technologies, and products around the world for scientists, investors, companies, and government agencies. Organized in 14 channels focusing on biotechnology, ...READ»
Alan Trounson, the new president of California's stem-cell agency, talks about the science, the opposition, and his qualms about working with embryos.READ»
About half the world's population eats rice daily. It's one of the globe's most important food staples, said plant geneticist Pamela Ronald. But, she added, around 25% of that rice is grown in flood-prone regions.
Pamela ...READ»
That's the name of a fascinating talk this afternoon in Davos given by Linda Griffith, professor of biological and mechanical engineering at MIT. Just her job title tells you a lot about the extraordinary developments in this ...READ»
Last night, Ben and Jerry, the founders of the ice cream company, were on the Colbert Report. Besides promoting their new flavor "Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream," they took a moment to get serious. Ben Cohen held up a cloth disk ...READ»
A German company has found a "magic formula" to make a tough, resilient, moldable and recyclable plastic-like substance called Arboform from lignin, a component of wood. Intriguingly, lignin is currently a byproduct of paper ...READ»
Do genetically modified fruits and vegetables make you uneasy? Get ready for transgenic salmon, set to become the first genetically modified animal to be approved by the FDA. AquaBounty, the company behind the salmon, claims that ...READ»
Algae: is there anything it can't do? The slimy photosynthetic organism is already in the prototype stages as a biofuel, and now sustainable plastic manufacturer Cereplast has announced that it can turn algae into a sustainable ...READ»
Smart Planet:
This is a world where people are fully aware of climate concerns and other worries but have a belief in science, human ingenuity and the power of free markets to sort everything out. It is a world of radical ...READ»
Business Leader Magazine has announced the Top 50 Entrepreneurs in NC. One of the winners, Winston-Salem based car dealership Frank Myers Auto Maxx, has invited the public to join him & the other recipients at the ceremony in Greensboro.READ»
In these times of rampant uncertainty looking forwards has become something of a necessity. What will life be like in 2020 for a new generation experiencing the impact of such things as climate change, biotechnology and virtual ...READ»
What if you could toss old items of clothing into the dirt in good conscience? You can--if you have Equilicuá's Spud Raincoat. The waterproof coat, made of potato starch-derived bioplastics, is entirely biodegradable and ...READ»
