When Maya Varma learned an expensive diagnostic tool is rare in the developing world, she decided to build her own
A concept called universal basic income is gaining traction as a way to help people deal with machines taking over the job market
Harvard researchers develop a new origami-inspired material that changes shape
Babylon connects users with doctors for instant virtual consultations, and will soon use artificial intelligence for diagnosing illnesses
Research groups are developing robots, fabrics and furniture that could lead to energy savings
The device, filled with human heart cells, could dramatically reduce the time it takes to test new drugs and end testing on animals
Journey to the Center of Earth
Flyover Country uses maps and geology databases to identify features of the landscape as a plane flies over them, no Wifi necessary
MIT scientists have created the world's lightest solar cell, thin enough to be used on paper or clothing
Two real estate developers are giving longtime residents a stake in their neighborhood's revitalization
For all its complexity, the human brain is not hard to deceive. Here are four studies where scientists have learned more about duping it
Created by Hong Kong professor Allan Chan, iDummy can be programmed with any measurements
In his new book, Wharton School professor Adam Grant looks at what really drives creativity and progress
A project in Kansas City will see if a ride-hailing service can work with a government agency to help bring public transportation into the 21st century
Scent artist Sissel Tolaas uses chemistry to explore the malodorous, yet beautiful, scent of decay in Central Park
A Los Angeles company is designing artificial reefs to boost local economies and marine habitat
New technologies make it possible for your home to not just save energy but actually suck carbon out of the atmosphere
With Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses on the rise, researchers are looking for the next best way to keep the bugs from biting
An inflatable space habitat test highlights the futuristic visions we've had for housing, from cities under glass to EPCOT
Scientists are making bendy robots that can squeeze into small spaces and grip objects of any shape
With only a circuit board, keyboard and tiny, blurry monitor, the circa 1975 computer looks crude by today’s standards
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