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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History recently discovered these images, the first 3-D, color stereoscopic photographs of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. Photographer Frederick Eugene Ives took the color images, known as kromograms, six months after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the city on April 18, 1906

Neuroscience gets invoked these days to explain virtually any behavior--from the actions of Wall Street traders to a "God gene" that makes us devout.

By Gwyneth Dickey Zakaib One thing is certain about the human costs of the radiation leaking from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan: they will pale in comparison to the catastrophic consequences of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that triggered the crisis. [More]

When inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen launched his FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics competition two decades ago, he hoped to turn engineering into a contact sport and engineering students into superstars. Judging by the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) held recently in New York City--which included waving mascots, bleachers filled with screaming fans, and dozens of robots throwing down--he has succeeded

By Geoff Brumfiel T The magnitude-9.0 earthquake rocked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station at 2:46 p.m. [More]

A research group at the University of Illinois has developed technology that may have lasting implications for electric vehicles (EVs) and other electronics. The group, led by Paul Braun, a professor of material sciences and engineering, has come up with technology that creates a much more rapid charging time for lithium-ion batteries, which power electronics like cellphones, laptops and defibrillators.

Animals may not be able to predict earthquakes , but many--from elephants to spiders--are quite adept at detecting vibrations that are imperceptible to humans.

By Fredrik Dahl and Alister Doyle VIENNA/OSLO (Reuters) - Miniscule numbers of radioactive particles believed to have come from Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant have been detected as far away as Iceland, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. [More]

The smart grid . Sounds good, right? But what exactly is it

The tentacled snake is a natural born killer.

Science, it is sometimes claimed, is neutral: it is up to society to decide how to employ research findings.

Whether we want it or not, the "smart grid" is on its way. In this animated guide we show you the essential features.

By Ichiko Fuyuno The magnitude-9.0 earthquake that struck northeastern Japan on 11 March trashed Koji Tamura's laboratory and office, flinging books, microscopes, sequencers and samples to the floor. [More]

People who have directly experienced flooding are more likely to be worried about climate change and willing to adopt energy-saving behavior, according to a new study.