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Diving into mysterious Crater Lake

August 25, 2006 Scientists use aquatic robots and highly sensitive sonar to study its pristine, self-contained ecology. Photos: A water-filled crater Video: Deep-diving robot TAGS: lake, scientist, robot, sonar, water, sign, professor, researcher, video

Researchers develop new 3D nanomaterial

August 22, 2006 Nanopaper shaped into three-dimensional forms ends what has been holding scientists back, researchers say. Photos: Pulp meets nanotech TAGS: pulp, researcher, nanotechnology, scientist, paper, 3D

Portable, trash-powered generator ready for deployment

February 2, 2007 Purdue scientists build eco-friendly generator for military; device is fueled by waste, including paper, plastic, cardboard and food. Photo: Trash transformer TAGS: generator, fuel, trash, scientist, military, food, researcher

Virtual reality can ease phantom limb pain

November 14, 2006 A system that gives patients the feeling of having their missing limbs has been shown to alleviate amputation-related pain. TAGS: virtual reality, patient, pain, scientist, movement, researcher, 3D

Microsoft shows off improved search

August 7, 2006 Microsoft scientists reveal new "3D" analyses and machine-learning algorithms for search at conference. TAGS: researcher, paper, algorithm, Internet search, search engine, scientist, Microsoft Corp., Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Web browser, Google Inc.

Gene researchers find more clues to human individuality

August 10, 2006 Scientists develop new type of genome map that could one day lead to breakthroughs in personalized medicine. TAGS: genome, variation, scientist, building block, human, map, researcher, research, letter, C

Glaciers in Antarctica in retreat

April 26, 2005 Researchers find that 87 percent of 244 glaciers have retreated during the past half century. Giant iceberg strikes Antarctica TAGS: glacier, Antarctica, researcher, scientist

Gore urges scientists to warn public about global warming

December 14, 2006 Global warming is going on, says Al Gore, and scientists need to help spread the word. Video: Is the government censoring science? Video: Former VP on American media consumption TAGS: global warming, scientist, audience, Al Gore, VP, researcher, conference, TV, U.S., video, idea

Nanowires built to fight bioterrorism

August 8, 2006 Nanowire "bar code" system designed for use in portable, quick-acting sensors that can detect pathogens. TAGS: bioterrorism, scientist, lab, air, researcher, 9/11 commission

IBM researchers claim nanotube first

March 23, 2006 An integrated circuit created from a carbon nanotube could lead to greater commercial uses for the technology. TAGS: nanotube, transistor, integrated circuit, IBM Corp., circuit, researcher, scientist

Yahoo hires economics, sociology researchers

May 10, 2007 Yahoo looks for growth opportunities as it hires two scientists to head up its research in online markets and social networks. TAGS: sociology, economics, Yahoo! Inc., social media, researcher, computer science, social networking, degree, research, McAfee Inc., scientist, professor

AAAS: A bounty of scientific breakthroughs

February 19, 2007 Scientists gather in San Francisco to share ideas on everything from robotics to energy technology. TAGS: nanotube, robotics, blog, scientist, Stanford, researcher, global warming, San Francisco, video

NASA searches for a better heat shield

May 19, 2006 Researchers are looking for materials to protect astronauts from temperatures that can be three times hotter than the sun. Photos: NASA feels the heat TAGS: material, temperature, blade, scientist, sun, mile, researcher

Berners-Lee, universities launch 'Web science' initiative

November 2, 2006 The Internet luminary and fellow researchers usher in a new project to study the Web's vast social and technological reach. TAGS: Tim Berners-Lee, computer science, university, science, research scientist, life science, researcher, initiative, scientist, Google Inc.

Earth's temperature at 400-year high

June 22, 2006 The cause? A lot of it is from human activity, according to the National Research Council. TAGS: temperature, glacier, conclusion, confidence, century, researcher, scientist, study, degree, evidence, activity

IBM prints with molecules

September 11, 2007 Researchers have devised a way to print patterns with molecules, precisely arranging particles on a template that can be used like a rubber stamp. TAGS: particle, nanometer, molecule, silicon, IBM Corp., nanotechnology, researcher, pattern, template, scientist

Year in review: From the petri dish to outer space

December 29, 2006 In the new space race, tourism's the key to a winning strategy, while in the lab, single-celled creatures are landing high-tech jobs. TAGS: dish, scientist, robot, brain, planet, researcher, photograph

Industrial design takes cues from bugs, leaves, crabs

October 27, 2006 Researchers are studying nature to find ways to do everything from conserving energy to creating better skid-resistance. Photos: Nature's brainstorms TAGS: industrial design, nature, sensor, scientist, field, research, researcher, idea

Magnetic tape prototype makes data leap

May 16, 2006 IBM and Fuji Photo devise system that holds 15 times more data than most popular types of magnetic tape. TAGS: storage system, tape, tape storage, IBM Corp., scientist, researcher, size, photograph

Silicon Valley, Greenpeace co-founder say yes to nuclear

June 9, 2006 Venture capitalist says nuclear power deserves another look, and a Greenpeace co-founder agrees. TAGS: nuclear power, fossil fuel, co-founder, venture-capital company, electricity, global warming, Silicon Valley, venture capital, energy, researcher, scientist, car, San Francisco, America
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