Pages of electronic text are never as vivid as real paper.? But a new technology is getting them close.

April showers might be brushed off by a newly engineered material that mimics spider hair.? It offers the promise of self-cleaning products.

Does all cleverness and intelligence come from our brains?? That may seem logical, but may not be the case.

A group of impressive collegiate competitors will be showing their talents this month, and not only in the tournament you might be thinking of.

Whether it?s the flu, colds, or something else, consider this?a major germ spreader is likely right at your kids? fingertips every day.? That?s why a local man invented a computer keyboard sterilizer.

Last week, NASA astronauts made a visit to the Middle East to encourage students there to pursue science, math, and engineering.? The space agency?s head recently spoke about international outreach at a meeting of students and engineers in Washington.

In response to the recent snowstorms, engineers have quickly designed a new website that can let us help each other avoid traffic and unplowed roads.? It was launched in Pittsburgh?last week?but you can use it anywhere, including here.

Olympic athletes speeding over snow at high speeds wear helmets for head protection during a fall or a collision. Engineers are designing a new helmet to also protect their necks.

Ski season?is a primetime for injuries to the knee?s A-C-L.? It?s the ligament that connects your upper and lower leg, and replacements often fail.

With all the D-C area traffic, our many bridges get lots of wear and tear.? A material commonly used in the aerospace industry might soon be used to keep bridges safe.