Scientific Innovation
Would You Eat Something Wrapped in a WikiCell?
Harvard bioengineer David Edwards believes he’s found a way to cut down on packaging waste
June 2013 |
By Mark Strauss
Unpack a Meal of Astronaut Space Food
Space-age spaghetti and meatballs, along with other tastes of home, gave Apollo astronaut crews a boost
June 2013 |
By Brett Martin
Why Fire Makes Us Human
Cooking may be more than just a part of your daily routine, it may be what made your brain as powerful as it is
June 2013 |
By Jerry Adler
The Robot Revolution Is for the Birds
Look up for robotic ravens and cyborg pigeons
May 24, 2013 |
By Jimmy Stamp
8 Things We’ve Learned Lately About Thunder and Lightning
Such as, storms can make your head hurt. And we should expect more turbulence on transatlantic flights.
May 24, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
One Day Your Phone Will Know If You’re Happy or Sad
By analyzing every tiny facial gesture, voice inflection or even how quickly we tap out a text message, devices are getting good at reading our emotions
May 22, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
How Edwin Hubble Became the 20th Century’s Greatest Astronomer
The young scientist demolished the old guard's ideas on the nature and size of the universe
May 20, 2013 |
By Gilbert King
Can Brain Scans Really Tell Us What Makes Something Beautiful?
Some scientists think we'll be able to define great art by analyzing our brains when we see or hear it. Critics say don't hold your breath
May 17, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
10 New Things Science Says About Moms
Among then: They answer a lot of questions and their spit is good for us
May 10, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
How Motherhood Makes You Smarter
New studies on rats show that being a mom does more than change her body, it may maximize her brainpower too
May 09, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
The Secret to a Long Life May Be Deep Inside Your Brain
Scientists have found a way to slow the aging process. Unluckily for us, they've only been able to do it in mice
May 03, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
What Lies Ahead for 3-D Printing?
The new technology promises a factory in every home—and a whole lot more
May 2013 |
By Elizabeth Royte
How the Smithsonian is Coming to You
Between smartphone apps and local exhibitions, the Institution is looking for great new ways to connect to our biggest fans
May 2013 |
By G. Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
Eight New Things We’ve Learned About Music
It's right up there with food, sex and drugs when its comes to stirring up pleasure responses in our brains.
April 24, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
Should We Fall Out of Love with Robot Surgery?
The FDA is investigating whether doctors aren't getting enough training before they start using machines to do surgery. Is the "wow" factor to blame?
April 15, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
The Very Model of a Modern Major STEM School
As science and math-focused campuses multiply around the country, Denver’s School of Science and Technology is solving the equation for what makes a STEM school great
April 15, 2013 |
By Rachel Cernansky
How to Count to 100,000 STEM Teachers in 10 Years
Talia Milgrom-Elcott is building a coalition of the willing, an army devoted to bringing thousands of educators to the classroom
April 15, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
How Museums Are Fostering the Workforce of the Future
The Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum gives high school students an inside look at collections, labs and the people who run them
April 15, 2013 |
By Marina Koren
Where Are the Greenest Schools in the Country?
The definition of being eco-conscious is so much more than having solar panels on a roof
April 12, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
