GM may yet beat Toyota in plug-in cars, but its breakneck development pace is fraught with risk.
Deepwater Wind
Turbines are eyesores. So why not put them out on the high seas?
Brace Yourself
Ossur's bionic limbs help amputees get around. Intelligent knee braces for graying jocks could be next.
Anticipating Cancer
Esophageal cancer is particularly deadly. A new device might prevent the disease in some patients at risk. Does it work?
Leg Man
Michael Sevante, a 69-year-old retired floor-covering salesman, had already lost his left leg to clogged arteries and infection.
A Safe Stimulant?
A lot of people have their fingers crossed as New River tests a novel drug for attention deficit disorder.
Shake ‘Em Up
Kevin Goodwin has a cheap handheld ultrasound device. Can he take down GE and Siemens?
After the Accident
A chemical related to the active ingredient in marijuana may be the first hope for victims of traumatic brain injury.