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Through Genetics, Tapping a Tree’s Potential as a Source of Energy - New York Times

Scientists are using a controversial genetic engineering process to change the composition of the wood in the hopes of turning trees into new energy sources.

Human Cloning - Ethics - New York Times

There is an East-West divide over stem-cell research and genetic engineering.

Denial - Psychology - Mental Health and Behavior - New York Times

The ability to look the other way, while potentially destructive, is also critically important to forming and nourishing close relationships.

'Noah's flood' kick-started European farming

PhysOrg news: 'Noah's flood' kick-started European farming

New technique captures chemical reactions in a single living cell at unprecedented resolution

PhysOrg news: New technique captures chemical reactions in a single living cell at unprecedented resolution

Researchers Create Robot Driven by Moth's Brain

PhysOrg news: Researchers Create Robot Driven by Moth's Brain

New Stem Cell Method Could Ease Ethical Concerns - New York Times

Scientists said today that they created what appear to be embryonic stem cells without having to make or destroy an embryo.

At Jets Game, a Halftime Ritual of Harassment - New York Times

At some of Giants Stadium’s pedestrian ramps, obscenity-laced chants and demands that women expose their breasts have become a staple during halftime at Jets home games.

3-D photonic crystals will revolutionize telecommunications

PhysOrg news: 3-D photonic crystals will revolutionize telecommunications

Even minute levels of lead cause brain damage in children

PhysOrg news: Even minute levels of lead cause brain damage in children

Bees are the new silkworms

PhysOrg news: Bees are the new silkworms

Study Finds Significant N. American Internet Capacity Limitations

PhysOrg news: Study Finds Significant N. American Internet Capacity Limitations

Clean Room Classic: Vacuum Evaporator Purchased 50 Years Ago Still Going Strong

PhysOrg news: Clean Room Classic: Vacuum Evaporator Purchased 50 Years Ago Still Going Strong

Thermoelectric materials are 1 key to energy savings

PhysOrg news: Thermoelectric materials are 1 key to energy savings

Co-Founder of Greenpeace Envisions a Nuclear Future

Get the latest in science news, including space, physics, planet earth, discoveries, NASA, satellites, and space travel from Wired.com

Flying Spaghetti Monster Inspires Wonky Religious Debate

Get in-depth tech news coverage from Wired and read about how it is shaping culture, education, entertainment, communications and technology.

Skin-Cell to Stem-Cell Hack Is Like 'Turning Lead Into Gold'

Read about the latest medical technology, pharmaceuticals and biotech trends including diets, drugs, genetics, stem cells, medicine, health, and cloning from Wired.com.

Cellphones Get a Boost, Thanks to Radios Made of Software

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Howstuffworks "Was an Irish monk the first European to find America?"

An Irish monk could have been the first person to discover the American continent, according to ancient texts. Learn more about the Irish monk discovery.

Moringa Oleifera: The Miracle Tree

Moringa Oleifera: The Miracle Tree