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Durable, long lasting material can be painted onto streets and sidewalks to eliminate the need for lamp posts
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Scientists are taking all kinds of approaches to try to stop the ominous threat from bacteria antibiotics can no longer kill
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Intestine-like natural gas tanks and a solar technology based on air and plastic are two projects in the works at Griffith’s Otherlab
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One day, augmented reality may help drivers know when to pass up a slow truck on a two-lane road
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A French chemist is developing street lights that can absorb carbon dioxide 200 times more efficiently than trees
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The plants can absorb gold particles in their roots and transport them up to their leaves--a finding that could be a boon for mining companies
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Coal mine methane could soon transform from problematic waste to valuable fuel
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Jay Savsani describes his early success with MealSharing.com, a website that connects tourists with locals offering a free meal
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A video demonstration by the Aeromobil may have you thinking it's best to stay grounded for now
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"Invisible" solar cells may soon turn smartphone displays into battery-assisting solar panels
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Entries into the annual inventors competition include an Iron Man-inspired suit and a printer that fits in your bag
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A watch that predicts when its wearer will expire is proving popular with the masses. But why?
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Rioting tailors, destitute inventors and the court system all got involved in one of the 19th century's biggest innovations
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What percent of goods are shipped via the sea? It’s much higher than you think
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An inventor has created a 3D printer that uses lasers to sculpt objects out of resin
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Make the first offer. Don't use "I" too much. And maybe it's not a good idea to look your counterpart straight in the eye
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Devices like AdTrap takes users back to simpler times, but they also threaten the way much of the internet does business
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With a big boost from supercomputers, hospitals are shifting more of their focus to identifying people who need their help staying healthy
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In this series of satellite photographs, see the impact of the massive growth in transportation infrastructure
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Samuel Morse was an artist by trade, but to the world he's best known for connecting the dots --and dashes-- that forever changed the way we communicate
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