There could be huge plumes of underwater oil from the Gulf blowout.? But it?s hard to track where they are, or where the oil may go.? In the future, swarms of robots may help.

Even as the latest technologies are being used to track?block?and collect, burn, or disperse the oil polluting the Gulf?new ideas are being developed.

As we observe Memorial Day, a computer scientist says we might save lives on both sides of the battlefield by using robots?programmed with ethics.

3-D isn?t limited to wearing glasses in darkened theaters anymore.? New technology is bringing it to mobile devices.? No glasses needed.

Virtual reality promises more than entertainment experiences.? It could enhance learning, assist medicine, and maybe even help stop global climate change.

There may soon be a new way to check on Mom?s ? or your own ? health.? Wireless technology is entering the body in prescription drugs?reporting when too much is taken or if another dose is due.

As oil streams from a damaged well in the Gulf of Mexico, Virginia is preparing to drill off of its coast.? How difficult is ocean extraction of oil?

A problem with tapping wind energy is finding space for those huge turbines.? But there may be a solution, thanks to an unlikely source ? fish.

Are solar panels too big and bulky for your house? ?Getting home solar energy might soon become a lot easier, and cheaper.

This week?s nuclear security summit will focus on preventing a devastating terrorist attack.? The tools could include engineering and math.