Chemical & Engineering News (Washington, D.C., Dec. 1) -- Imagine how angry customers would be if their brand-new electronic devices stopped working en masse after just one month—or one week. Such short service life would cause manufacturers’ reputations to tank. Illinois researcher John A. Rogers doesn’t think so. In fact, he’s working to design electronics that break down quickly and do so on cue and in a predetermined way, leaving behind only harmless products. Also: Extreme Tech (Dec. 16).