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How Implanted Electrodes Helped Paralyzed People Stand and Walk Again
Two new studies demonstrate that epidural stimulation and intensive therapy can help people overcome paralysis from spinal cord injuries
Magnets Help Keep Sharks Out of Fish Traps
Adding cheap magnets to the traps reduced shark and ray bycatch by a third and increased fish hauls by just as much, according to a new study
Using Electric Currents to Fool Ourselves Into Tasting Something We're Not
Nimesha Ranasinghe is bringing a new dimension to virtual reality, embedding electric taste simulation technology into utensils
For Electric Vehicles to Take Off, Apartments Need to Come with Charging Stations
As EVs make more inroads, giving tenants somewhere to plug in their cars could become a selling point
This Conductive Paint Turns Walls Into Giant Touchscreens
The interactive surfaces could make "smart" home features much more subtle and affordable
Is a Texas Town the Future of Renewable Energy?
A high-wattage Republican Mayor of Georgetown, Texas, has become the unlikeliest hero of the green revolution
Earthlings: There's No Need to Freak Out About Tonight's Solar Storm
Expect small disruptions to satellite communications and minor surges in the power grid. Find out how USGS predicts effects of geomagnetic storms
How Conflict in the Balkans Is Screwing Up Europe's Clocks
Kosovo and Serbia's clash over energy dropped the oscillation of the Euro grid, making clocks run as much as six minutes behind
Electric Eels Inspire a New Type of Battery
Researchers took a cue from the electric eel to create a soft, foldable battery that could one day power devices like pacemakers
Future of Energy
Bold new ideas to meet the world's burgeoning need for power
Belgium Ends Telegram Service After 171 Years
The end of Belgian telegrams isn’t the end of the service across the world, but it’s getting close
Do Other Animals Cry and More Questions From Our Readers
You asked, we answered
Five Questions You Should Have About Evaporation as a Renewable Energy Source
What’s the big deal with evaporation-driven engines?
The Shocking World of Electric Fishes
Fish like eels use electricity to navigate their worlds
Your Tears Can Generate Electricity
A protein found in human tears can create electricity when placed under pressure, potentially paving the way for better biomedical devices
These Windows Tint With a Flick of a Switch
Stanford engineers are developing electric windows that block glare without blocking your view
How Strong Is a Zap From an Electric Eel? Shockingly Strong
A biologist learns an eel's power first hand, allowing himself to be repeatedly shocked in the name of science
These New Solar Cells Are Modeled After a Fly's Eye
Stanford University researchers may have found a way for perovskites to compete with silicon in the solar panel market
Henry Bliss, America’s First Pedestrian Fatality, Was Hit By an Electric Taxi
The driver was arrested but released after hitting Bliss
The Farmboy Who Invented Television
The inventor of television’s career presages many of the good and bad things about Silicon Valley
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