December 2011 / January 2012

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The Threat of an Idling Engine

Novel catalyst technology can reduce diesel emissions
And Then There’s Mercury Pollution

But Brookhaven scientists have found a way to reduce it
Detecting Cocaine—Fast

Sensitivity and portability can revolutionize analysis of controlled substances
Solar Cells Do Create Jobs

An NREL partnership with a private firm is developing a North Carolina plant
Coming at Batteries From Every Angle

Nanotubes can dramatically improve performance
Treating “Untreatable” Bacterial Infections

Scientists at Livermore may have found a way
World’s Smallest Atomic Clock Hits the Market

A Sandia laser reduces power consumption a thousand-fold
It Sees What No Eye Can See

That would be an electric current locator invented at the National Energy Technology Lab
A Clever Robot Controlled by an Xbox 360?

Yes, indeed. Sandia’s baby is intended to help mine rescuers and first responders.