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Automated Photo-ID Technology Helps Researchers with Grey Seals
Scientists have figured out a way to overcome the problems of using image software on animals that don't always look the same in every photograph.
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Most Awesome Robots of 2012
We take a look back at our favorite robot stories: from the miniature to the hulking, from the record-breaking to the mundane.
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Tiny Robots Tested in Terminator-style Intelligent Swarms (Video)
Could pingpong ball sized robots called droplets clean up oil spills or assemble equipment in space?
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Best Cleantech News for Your Weekend Reading December 15-16 2012
Our Storify roundup may take a moment to load. Take a slow sip of your java, and hang in there...
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Blind Cave Fish Inspire Better Sensing Technology for Underwater Robots
Researchers are copying the sensory systems of cave fish to help underwater robots move through murky water.
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Could You Benefit from Going Solar? Get a Free Solar Appraisal from Geostellar
A new online market could make going solar much simpler.
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Nanostructure "Sandwich" Triples Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells
Nanoscale layers or metal and plastic trap light like a black hole and increase the electricity generated by the solar cells.
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Top 10 Tech Stories This Week: NASA's night photos, gravity-powered lights, best in DIY in 2012, and more!
The hottest stories in Technology from the last week. Catch up quick!
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GE's Jet Engine Technology Could Keep Gadgets Cooler, Greener
The next generation of gadgets could be even thinner and more efficient, thanks to a new cooling technology from GE.
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Students Build Bike-Powered Charging Station from Scratch
Northern Arizona University student from a range of departments built the charging station piece-by-piece to educate fellow students on the energy used by their gadgets.
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Still Looking for a Good Public Transit App for your iPhone? Google Maps is Back to iOS
Apple might have a market cap of half a trillion dollars, but that doesn't make it omnipotent. With the release of iOS 6 Maps, the fruit company has found out the hard way that making full-featured, accurate mapping software is hard
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Solar Cell Fibers Could be Woven into Photovoltaic Fabrics
The silicon-based fibers could allow us to charge our gadgets with the clothes on our backs.
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Do You Own A TV? (survey)
Does the dropping price of a big screen change the picture?
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Plant Dye is the Secret Behind Environmentally-Friendly Lithium-Ion Battery
Extract from the madder plant can be used as a greener cathode in rechargeable batteries.
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How to Get the Most Savings Out of Your Energy-Efficient HDTV
Picking the right settings can ensure you save energy and get the best movie-watching experience.
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Lights Powered by Gravity Brighten Rural Areas
A brilliant concept design comes up with a simple formula for powering lamps in off-grid areas.
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5 Trends That Will Shape Digital Products In 2013
Fast Company's list of what to expect in electronics for next year is a must-read.
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Heavy-Duty Robot Ready to Clean Up Fukushima
Hitachi has unveiled a new powerful dual-arm robot capable of cleaning up heavy rubble at the nuclear facility.
