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Beyond bar codes
A new tracking technology uses plastic tags that pick up and respond to radio waves.
By Emily Sohn - Tech
Smart Windows
High-tech windows can change from clear to dark and back again at the touch of a button.
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A change in time
To help save energy, daylight saving time in the year 2007 will start earlier and end later than it does now.
By Emily Sohn - Tech
Robots on the Road, Again
Five driverless vehicles completed a 130-mile race across rugged desert terrain.
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The Disappearing Newspaper
Young people are turning to new technologies and sources other than newspapers to keep up with what's going on.
By Emily Sohn - Tech
Roboroach and company
Cockroaches and lobsters inspire robots that navigate in darkness and track smells.
By Sarah Webb - Tech
Boosting Fuel Cells
Young scientists tackle projects to improve energy sources for cars and homes.
By Emily Sohn - Tech
Revving Up Green Machines
Researchers are looking into new ways to make cars run more efficiently with less impact on the environment.
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