Technology Innovation
The Message War
Counterterrorism strategy now includes everything from trolling on extremists' websites to studying how the brain responds to storytelling
July 30, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
50 Shades of Green
One of the more innovative urban architectural trends has been the planting of vertical gardens. Now a study confirms they're more than show; they can have a big impact on cleaning up city air.
July 26, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
How We Travel: 10 Fresh Ideas
It may seem like getting around is the same old grind every day. But take heart. There's a lot of original thinking going on about how we go places.
July 23, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
1927 Magazine Looks at Metropolis, “A Movie Based On Science”
How filmmakers created a gorgeous, dystopian future
July 19, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
The End of Swimsuit Design Innovation
Design innovation often seems like a path with no end, but in competitive swimwear, we've found the point where ingenuity fundamentally changes the nature of the sport
July 16, 2012 |
By Sarah C. Rich
Can Computers Predict Crimes?
A lot of police departments hope so. They're starting to invest in software that uses algorithms to forecast where crimes are most likely to happen.
July 16, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
10 Ways Tech Makes Old Age Easier
With their populations aging rapidly in coming decades, many countries, including the U.S., will rely heavily on technology to take care of seniors.
July 12, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Going to Extremes
As nasty weather, from droughts to violent storms, becomes more likely, tech companies are developing tools to help us deal with the worst nature has to offer.
July 09, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
New RFID Device Could Jam Your Cell Phone While Your Car is Moving
A system developed by engineers in India automatically detects when a driver's phone is in use and uses a low-range mobile jammer to prevent calls and texts
July 06, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Our Daily Juice
Batteries, so much a part of our daily lives, are being transformed. Now scientists say they've created one out of spray paint.
July 05, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Have You Ever Wondered How the Internet Works?
Andrew Blum, author of the new book "Tubes," spent two years exploring the physical constructions around the world that enable the Internet to exist
July 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Food, Modified Food
Over 70 percent of the processed food in America already contains ingredients that have been genetically modified. So why is the biotech industry nervous about its future?
June 29, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Can Evolution Make the Next Generation of Computer Chips?
In a recent experiment, genetic mutation and artificial selection were harnessed to make semiconductors
June 28, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
1987 Predictions From Bill Gates: “Siri, Show Me Da Vinci Stuff”
The co-founder of Microsoft worried that, in the information age, people would prefer synthesized reality.
June 27, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
Coffee Pods, An Instant Classic
Single-serving coffee pods are the most recent form of instant coffee. Its history is much shorter than the espresso shot, though in its own way, just as inventive
June 27, 2012 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Prepare to Go Underground
Upside down skyscrapers. Vacuum tubes whisking away trash. Welcome to the future of cities as they begin exploring the next urban frontier.
June 26, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Robots Enter the Job Market
In some cases, they're learning to work with humans. In others, they're taking over the whole plant
June 21, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Are You Chatting With a Human or a Computer?
Converse with some of the world's most sophisticated artificial intelligence programs—and decide how human they seem
June 21, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Long History of the Espresso Machine
In the 19th century, coffee was big business in Europe. As inventors sought to improve brews and reduce brewing time, the espresso was born
June 19, 2012 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Deconstructing Dad
Fatherhood remains a ripe subject for scientific research. Here are 10 recent studies on the transformation from man to dad
June 14, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
