Cutting Edge

Electric shuffle for Detroit automakers

roundup At the Motor City's big show, GM takes the pole position with its Volt concept car. Ford, meanwhile, is thinking digital

January 12, 2007, 10:05 AM PST

Google developing search engine for uber-telescope

update Search engine will process, organize, analyze voluminous amounts of data for scientists; viewing system for public also planned.

January 8, 2007, 12:31 PM PST

Detroit gets a buzz from electric cars

Though not quite ready to commit completely to electric, most automakers are getting serious about alternative-fuel technology.
Photos: Auto show preview

January 8, 2007, 6:34 AM PST

Space life search turns to TV, radio signals

What might aliens be broadcasting for their TV-viewing pleasure? Astronomers want to know.
Photos: Searching for galactic civilizations

January 8, 2007, 5:46 AM PST

GM goes electric with new concept car

GM revives idea of a mass-market electric car, unveiling a new concept car called the Volt designed to use little or no gasoline.

January 7, 2007, 10:40 AM PST

Robot mom helps South Koreans prepare for birth

With country's birthrate at its lowest ever, obstetric students are turning to bots to practice bringing babies into the world.

January 5, 2007, 10:06 AM PST

Molecular basis for learning, memory found in mice

Study of live mice while they learn, form memories and then recall them provides the key.

January 4, 2007, 9:00 PM PST

Going aloft for wind power

The wind industry is best known for propeller-based turbines. But some inventors believe kites and balloons can capture wind power as well.
Images: 'Flying' wind generators

January 4, 2007, 10:00 AM PST

Maker of flexible displays lands $100 million

The funding for Plastic Logic is among the largest venture capital deals ever in Europe. Products should arrive by late 2009.
Photos: Plastic Logic displays

January 4, 2007, 7:38 AM PST