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Best of the Week: Saturday, July 31, 2010

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Microsoft's new toy allows for a more seamless walk down an online avenue.
Creators introduced the programming languages that they hope will revolutionize computing.
Digital encoding could catch future informants.
Wireless chargers are more convenient, but they're not as efficient.
Reduced government funding could scuttle some projects.
Friday, July 30, 2010
New Focus for Digital Photography
Software that gives users more control of a camera could revolutionize photography.
Genes to Make Hydrocarbon Fuels
The startup LS9 reveals a discovery that could lead to biofuels that would work in conventional engines.
Helping Joints Regrow Themselves
A chemical-infused scaffold generates new tissue by attracting stem cells.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
How to Make an ATM Spit Out Money
A computer security researcher demonstrates attacks on cash machines.
Glucose Monitors Get Under the Skin
Implantable devices work in diabetic pigs for over a year--human tests could be next.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A Boost for Battery Life and Capacity
Electric cars could benefit from a new manufacturing method.
Speeding Up Diagnosis of Infectious Disease
A startup is developing sequencing-based tests that could detect infections within 24 hours.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
So Many Bugs, So Little Time
Tools that find serious bugs automatically could lead to safer, more stable software.
Fuel from the Sun
The DOE funds a research center aimed at making artificial photosynthesis practical.
Monday, July 26, 2010
App Lets You Know When Friends Are Nearby
New services try to make location information useful but not invasive.
Genetic Tests Get Bad Grades
A federal investigation finds conflicting test results and false marketing claims.
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A Paper Test for Liver Damage
A startup rolls out a cheap, disposable microfluidics test.
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Multiplying DNA One Drop at a Time
RainDance Technologies says its method of amplifying DNA in drops of water will expand clinical genetic testing.
By Emily Singer
Multistep Diagnostics on Paper
A credit-card-sized diagnostic device can perform a task normally carried out by complex equipment.
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