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Argonne National Laboratory Senior Scientist and Distinguished Fellow Michael Thackeray discusses the future of battery technology with CBSNews.com. Argonne National Laboratory Senior Scientist and Distinguished Fellow Michael Thackeray discusses the future of battery technology with CBSNews.com.« less

What's cutting edge in batteries? It may be storing energy in liquids, according to Jeffrey Chamberlain, the Deputy Director of Development and Demonstration at the Joint Center for Energy Storage Res more » What's cutting edge in batteries? It may be storing energy in liquids, according to Jeffrey Chamberlain, the Deputy Director of Development and Demonstration at the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, based out of Argonne National Laboratory.« less

Batteries of the future may involve a hybrid technology that uses both air and liquids, according to Christopher Johnson, a chemist at Argonne National Laboratory, focused on development of new materi more » Batteries of the future may involve a hybrid technology that uses both air and liquids, according to Christopher Johnson, a chemist at Argonne National Laboratory, focused on development of new materials.« less

Markets opened lower Monday at the start of a big week on Wall Street. Investors are waiting to see what happens when the Federal Reserve begins its two day meeting Tuesday. Also, the Labor Department more » Markets opened lower Monday at the start of a big week on Wall Street. Investors are waiting to see what happens when the Federal Reserve begins its two day meeting Tuesday. Also, the Labor Department releases July job numbers Friday.« less

Battery experts at Argonne National Laboratory give CBSNews.com their take on the future of energy storage. Alexander Trowbridge reports. Battery experts at Argonne National Laboratory give CBSNews.com their take on the future of energy storage. Alexander Trowbridge reports.« less

Halliburton has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence in connection with the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill; Toyota remains the world's top selling automaker, outpacing General Moto more » Halliburton has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence in connection with the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill; Toyota remains the world's top selling automaker, outpacing General Motors; and Starbucks filed a strong earnings report. Erica Ferrari reports.« less

A new survey on consumer sentiment finds Americans are feeling the most confidence in the economy in six years; plus, Pepsi plans to enter into the premium bottled water market. Joya Dass reports. A new survey on consumer sentiment finds Americans are feeling the most confidence in the economy in six years; plus, Pepsi plans to enter into the premium bottled water market. Joya Dass reports.« less

The Agera-S supercar, created by Koenigsegg, is one of the fastest cars ever built - and one of the most expensive. Plus, its makers say the luxury car is environmentally friendly. It was revealed to ... more » The Agera-S supercar, created by Koenigsegg, is one of the fastest cars ever built - and one of the most expensive. Plus, its makers say the luxury car is environmentally friendly. It was revealed to the public in Singapore.« less

Hedge fund SAC has been accused of fraud, but owner Steven Cohen is not charged; plus, shares of Facebook surged more than 25 percent Thursday after a strong earnings report. Alexis Christoforous repo more » Hedge fund SAC has been accused of fraud, but owner Steven Cohen is not charged; plus, shares of Facebook surged more than 25 percent Thursday after a strong earnings report. Alexis Christoforous reports.« less

General Motors' earnings report beat Wall Street expectations, despite a 16 percent drop in second-quarter net income; plus, a jump in aircraft orders gave durable goods orders a 4.2 percent lift in J more » General Motors' earnings report beat Wall Street expectations, despite a 16 percent drop in second-quarter net income; plus, a jump in aircraft orders gave durable goods orders a 4.2 percent lift in June.« less