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Humans could be protected from dengue fever by infecting the mosquitoes carrying it with a parasite, say researchers.

Posted on January 1st, 2009 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

Photos via Yanko Design
A concept device by designer Yasuhiro Akama would be pretty handy to have while walking in cities. It uses different colors of LED lights to alert users to the quality of the air they’re breathing….

Posted on January 1st, 2009 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

Wendy Carlson for The New York Times
Who would have thought that cyclists were fair weather friends and that that bike sales would drop over winter? Many bike shops laid in extra cold weather gear, expecting “legions of new bike commuters.” But the recession, cheap gas and the traditional sales pattern for bikes have conspired to […]

Posted on January 1st, 2009 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: None

Image Via: Steve King
While so many people are working so very hard to help educate kids about environmental issues and what they can do to make a difference, there’s a pair of Canadians who’ve been on the run, literally, since May 4 of last year to raise awareness and educate kids at the same time […]

Posted on January 1st, 2009 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: 1

Ecotricity CEO’s EV is Ready for a Name
When I last posted on Dale Vince, CEO of Ecotricity, and his plans for an electric sports car to rival the Tesla, many readers felt it was another pointless show project, rather than a practical transportation option. But others pointe…

Posted on January 1st, 2009 under Cars and Transportation. Comments: None

A special storage machine could be better than ice for keeping donor kidneys fresh for transplantation, say scientists.

Posted on January 1st, 2009 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

Testing a lung cancer patient’s blood could help doctors predict the likely success of chemotherapy treatment.

Posted on January 1st, 2009 under Health and Medicine. Comments: 1