Innovation
New ideas and scientific and technological advancements
Astronomers Discover the Most Explosive Black Hole Yet
The newly discovered quasar spews an amount of energy equivalent to more than two million suns
November 28, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Shopping Gets Personal
Retailers are mining personal data to learn everything about you so they can help you help yourself to their products.
November 27, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
How Weather Models and Google Could Help Forecast Flu Season
Principles from the weather models that predicted Sandy a week ahead of time might be used to warn about the flu before it arrives
November 27, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
New Device Digitally Projects Braille Directly onto Blind Patient’s Retina
The system uses surgically implanted electrodes so that a blind person can "see" the letters
November 22, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The History of Pardoning Turkeys Began With Tad Lincoln
The rambunctious boy had free rein of the White House, and used it to divert a holiday bird from the butcher's block
November 21, 2012 |
By Gilbert King
10 Ways Travel Is Getting Better
Sure, it can get aggravating, but here are some innovations that are making it easier and more enjoyable to take a trip
November 20, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Can We Ever Stop Worrying About Blackouts?
Only if utility companies are able to make their power grids smart enough to spot outages and "heal" themselves.
November 16, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Recapping ‘The Jetsons’: Episode 08 – Rosey’s Boyfriend
The personal humanoid robotic assistant easily makes the short list of retro-futuristic dreams still unfulfilled
November 13, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
In the Future, You Will 3D Print Yourself as an Action Figure
In Tokyo, a reservation-only photo booth spits out three-dimensional replicas of its subjects
November 13, 2012 |
By Sarah C. Rich
In Study, iPads and Readers Help Those With Vision Loss Read Faster
Researchers say that the larger fonts and backlights available on tablets help improve reading speeds
November 12, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Sharing of the Screens
Get ready for the day when your big screen and your small screens work together to connect you with shows and products.
November 09, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
5 Essential James Bond Accessories
The stylish spy wore a Rolex and sunglasses that you can't buy on Black Friday on any other day
November 09, 2012 |
By Emily Spivack
Newly Discovered Earth-like Planet Could be Habitable
44 light years away, scientists have detected a planet that might be the right temperature to hold liquid water, a precondition for life
November 08, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
We Can Bank Online. Why Can’t We Vote Online?
Voting experts David Becker and Thad Hall discuss the technologies that could forever change the way we register and cast our votes
November 06, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Are Your Political Beliefs Hardwired?
Brain scans suggest Democrats and Republicans actually are different biologically. Welcome to the world of political neuroscience.
November 05, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Why Do Readers Cheat Content Paywalls in Online Journalism?
A new study shows that justifying paywalls as fair makes readers much more likely to pay for online content
November 02, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Should Cities Prepare For the Worst?
Is the crippling of New York City enough to motivate other cities to protect themselves against extreme weather?
November 02, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Welcome to Seoul, the City of the Future
The once poor South Korean city has bloomed into a cultural capital with high-profile architecture, top museums and an influential arts scene
November 2012 |
By Tom Downey
Tracking the Twists and Turns of Hurricanes
Incredibly powerful supercomputers and a willingness to acknowledge that they're not perfect has made weather scientists become much more effective in forecasting hurricanes.
October 29, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Turning Your Hand Into a Remote Control
A Microsoft prototype called Digits could put the power to control everything from TV screens to smart phones in a device you wear on your wrist
October 26, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
