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"Newt Skywalker" nudges out Romney and Paul based on the former congressman's engagement in issues related to energy, the Internet and military weapons
10 new technologies that will make a difference
Our highly selective list includes Teflon, dropped calls and the space shuttle
The nine billion people expected by 2050 will stress the planet, but cost-effective means can prevent overpopulation
The PlanetSolar catamaran will circumnavigate the globe in 120 days running on nothing but the sun's energy
Could methane-digesting bacteria and an Arctic cap of fresh water prevent a climate catastrophe?
From solar power to powering our planet with garbage, Scientific American explores ideas that would improve our planet
New details on Bill Gates's hurricane-alteration scheme haven't convinced some scientists that it's likely to succeed
A deep dive into one of the least scary geoengineering schemes to control global warming
From wind and wave to sun and trash, a look at how existing power plants are providing electricity generated from renewable sources on a massive scale
We weren't sure what to do with a SheevaPlug, a cheap and powerful home server stuffed into a package the size of a power brick, so we asked a bunch of uber-geeks--Here's what they said
An explosion in the number and kind of commercially available hybrid trucks means battery power isn't just for lightweight commuter vehicles anymore
Honda was in New York City this week demonstrating its Stride Management Assist and Body Weight Support Assist exoskeleton devices
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