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hy a Nobel Laureate is excited about the future of solar and wind energy. How space-age technology could help increase the efficiency of earth-bound solar panelsl. Why electricity collected from the air could become the newest alternative energy. How juicing up laptops and cell phones could be as easy as reaching for soda pop or vegetable oil.

How scientist are closing in on a new generation of disease fighters. What mysterious weight-loss beverage really works; How certain fruits might help you keep your wits. Why Mr. Potato Head could be in for a real shock.

Why scorpion venom could improve brain cancer treatment. How a new technique could help doctors detect certain skin cancers much earlier. We celebrate a milestone in cancer prevention and researchers pop a few champagne corks.

How a new forensic test could link suspects to crimes faster than ever before. Why long–term use of certain medications leads to bone loss in some patients. Planes, trains or automobiles.

How minute building materials could have a huge impact on construction. Middle school students help scientists glimpse the inner workings of a key enzyme. Why an extract from sea snail saliva could dampen some of our worst aches and pains.

Whether using oil dispersants is a good idea. Why some scientists are questioning the safety and effectiveness of herbal dietary supplements. How a new type of paper could help quash foot odors and keep food fresh.

How chemical disguises could help get drugs into cells. Chemists are decoding secrets hidden in our blood. Small particles could help shroud the undersea movements of submarine.

How thirst quenchers are like roadmaps. Why nanoparticles could revolutionize dentistry. Leaving this world a greener place.

How unraveling proteins could help stave off a nocturnal pest. Why natural products might be a fruitful source of new cancer drugs. Scientists are closing in on new treatments for anthrax.