Sailors navigating with sextant, compass and maps found in the Marshall Islands that curved sticks and cowry shells were far more sophisticated
Five Wild Ideas That Just Got Funded
Not to mention, a bizarre bike-treadmill hybrid meant to reduce the strain on runners' joints
Eko Core clips on to existing stethoscopes and lets physicians share heart sounds through their smartphones and the Web
Flops from a "knife and fork cleaner" to a "cholera belt" provide a curious look at life in 19th century England
At the American History Museum, a collection of rarely seen historic currency proofs are being made ready for a public debut
It also alerts you weeks in advance of dying—sparing you from that annoying chirp
Work in the conservation lab revealed there was more to this Ming Dynasty tray than meets the eye
Modified insects designed to stop dengue fever could make it easier for another disease-carrying species to take root
The Air and Space Museum brings the privileged experience to the public in an exhibit that chronicles 50 years of technology
A well-funded startup called Gogoro unveils its e-scooter and a plan to install ATM-like battery stations in urban areas
From food science and robotics to solar tech and sustainable architecture, these folks are poised to do big things
The innovator weighs in on what human life will be like a century from now
Moored to a base with batteries, the Zephyr collects enough solar energy to power 15 relief tents and a telecommunications network
The winners of the 2014 Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition capture a rat brain, the mouthparts of a vampire moth and other small wonders
A new polymer with a lattice of embedded sensors is sensitive to heat, humidity and pressure
A thermostat, a wheelchair, a prosthetic arm and razors are all a part of "Beautiful Users," now on display in New York City
Cooper Hewitt, the Smithsonian Design Museum, will exhibit 175 objects that range from Paleolithic tools to space-age satellites
In early experiments, scientists are growing meat in vitro and bioengineering yeast for dairy
In a clever recycling experiment, the startup Local Roots Farms is growing organic, hydroponic produce in America's food deserts
A non-profit called Projects for All has a plan for educating children without schools: Turn them loose on outdoor computer kiosks in their community
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