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As big businesses and consumers slowly realize that oil prices won't drop precipitously anytime soon, biofuels and biochemicals have begun to look ever more attractive. But up until now, there hasn't been a truly cost-effective way to to make fuel and chemicals out of biomass (i.e switchgrass, woodchips, and other nonedible crops). Enter Renmatix , a Kleiner Perkins-backed startup that emerged from stealth mode today.

Novana says it has developed an antiballistic material that is just as tough as Kevlar, but less expensive to make. Tougher Than a Speeding Bullet Kevlar has long been the bulletproof material of choice for military and law enforcement agencies.

(PhysOrg.com) -- Used in Hollywood and the advertising industry to create exotic special effects, ferrofluids are seemingly magical materials that are both liquid and magnetic at once. In a study published today in Physical Review B, Yale electrical engineering professor Hur Koser and colleagues from the University of Georgia and Massachusetts Institute of Technology demonstrate for the first time an approach that allows ferrofluids to be pumped by magnetic fields alone. The invention could lead to new applications for this mysterious material.

On August 23, just before 2 P.M. Eastern time, the entire eastern half of the North American continent rocked back and forth for a few moments. From northern Ontario down south to Georgia and inland as far as western Ohio and Tennessee, the 5.8-magnitude quake centered in Mineral, Va., had some broad reach.

LifeNet lets computers and phones talk to each other without an Internet connection, which could come in handy after disasters that knock out communication networks. One of the first things to disappear in the wake of a major disaster is reliable communication. Without access to cell phone service or the Internet, it's difficult for first responders--or anyone who wants to help out--to speak with each other.

Who needs sun and dirt? PlantLab is the latest in hydroponic, lightless plant growing, so any food can be local. There is no shortage of hydroponic produce startups aiming to capitalize on the world's growing desire for fruits and vegetables that don't need to be trucked in thousands of miles to their destination

Range fuels was a risky but tantalizing bet. The high-tech start-up, begun by former Apple executive Mitch Mandich, attracted millions of dollars in private money plus commitments for up to $156 million in grants and loans from the U.S. government.

JOHNS CREEK, Georgia (AP) -Bubba Watson says a runner-up finish in last year's PGA Championship and two wins on the tour this year have helped him appreciate how difficult it is to win.

JOHNS CREEK, Georgia (AP) -Lee Westwood is trying to win a major with a new approach. He's not going to try so hard.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts reopened its historic Rosewood Hotel Georgia in downtown Vancouver on July 15 after a large-scale restoration. The 90-year-old property has 155 rooms and suites, including two penthouse suites with private rooftop terraces, outdoor hot tubs, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces, starting from just under $300 per ...

Roving robots are something we take for granted.

Henry Evans can't speak or walk. He can only move one finger and his head.

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The Toshiba-Westinghouse AP1000 reactor remains a symbol of the U.S. nuclear future to supporters and opponents alike

Robots, robots everywhere, and soon they'll begin to think. The tech behind our future android assistants evolves every minute. Here's the latest