India’s planned solar zones up the ante for large-scale solar farms worldwide
India plans to cash in on its solar energy richness with solar zones aimed at speeding the country's transition to sustainable energy.
Life in the fast lane: Zip through airport security with Clear biometric scanning
Frequent travelers can speed up airport check-in with Clear scanning terminals. Skip the lines, scan your boarding pass and fingerprint and move on through.
Sorry, you can’t attach guns and flamethrowers to your drone
A federal judge rejected arguments that the FAA doesn't have authority over drones with handguns and flamethrowers just because they're in the sky.
Robot grillmaster feeds and delights party of German bratwurst lovers
A robotic grillmaster selects, places, grills bratwurst and serves them on plates at a party in Germany.
Pigeons doing canary duty to detect lead levels in NYC neighborhoods
A study in New York City found that pigeon blood lead levels correlated with lead in the blood in children who live in the same neighborhood.
Microsoft's Dream Job partners will help you prepare for your next position
Microsoft reaches across its product line and to outside sources for its Dream Job program, using Word, Sway, Skype, career expert Maxie McCoy, and Moo.
Researchers: Hormone makes for happier cows that produce healthier milk
The theory that injecting cows with serotonin (the happy hormone for humans and cows) would make them happier and healthier turned out to true.
If you or a loved one depends on prescription meds, the Blink Health app can help pay for them
It's bad enough when you need prescription meds, paying for them is even worse. Blink Health's free-enrollment discount drug program may save you big bucks.
‘Who are you wearing?’ gets literal with DNA-based fashion
Designer Tina Gorjanc is using Alexander McQueen's DNA to grow "skin" complete with freckles and tattoos that will be tanned to create jackets and bags.
This billion dollar superyacht can host its own concert
As super yachts go, Heesen's Galactica Super Nova is one of the coolest. In addition to an 18-meter infinity pool, it has an outdoor cinema deck.
Australian Tesla Town project is the real deal, houses for sale
An Australian development designed for maximum ecological sustainability includes solar panels and Tesla PowerWalls in every home.
Standing desks and productivity gain? Um, maybe not so much
Alternating sitting and standing at your desk may have health benefits, but any productivity increase will likely be marginal at best.