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These Shoes are Made for Printing

In many ways, 3D printing could be a superior way to manufacture shoes. But comfort isn't one yet.
March 28, 2012 | By Sarah C. Rich

The Camera That Can See Around Walls

A new device uses laser pulses to create 3-D images of areas beyond its line of sight
March 27, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

A Little Less Friction, Please

The big buzzword in digital technology now is "frictionless," meaning the less we humans have to deal with, the better
March 26, 2012 | By Randy Rieland

The Mollusc Militia is Coming

I have glimpsed the future. And it is teeming with creepy crawly cyborgs
March 26, 2012 | By Cassandra Willyard

When Robots Get Morals

The rapid development of artificial intelligence is bringing us closer to the day when machines will be able to think for themselves
March 23, 2012 | By Randy Rieland

When Cameras Trick Us and We Love It

Technological wizardry is allowing us to see the natural world in stunningly new ways
March 20, 2012 | By Randy Rieland

Using Space Satellites to Spot Ancient Cities

Computer analysis of satellite imagery has revealed what could be a record number of archaeological sites
March 20, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

The Shape of Fruits to Come

How our need for convenience is redesigning our food supply
March 16, 2012 | By Sarah C. Rich

Need a Little Social Discovery in Your Life?

The buzz at the SXSW conference this year is about mobile apps that tell you when there are people nearby you really should meet
March 12, 2012 | By Randy Rieland

Drones: The Citrus Industry’s New Beauty Secret

In the future, farmers will use unmanned drones to improve the appearance of their crops
March 09, 2012 | By Sarah C. Rich

How Do Some Clocks Set Themselves?

With Daylight Saving Time set to start, take a look inside the radio-controlled clocks that adjust automatically
March 09, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Building a Human Brain

Could supercomputers create an artificial brain that can learn new behavior and develop cognitive skills? Some scientists say not if, but when
March 09, 2012 | By Randy Rieland

Black Lobster and the Birth of Canning

The canning innovation left another lasting impression: Foods are safe only when sterilized
March 08, 2012 | By Peter Smith

Somebody’s Tracking You

Technology now allows companies to follow your behavior on the Web and customize ads for you based on that data. When does that become invasion of privacy?
March 07, 2012 | By Randy Rieland

Why We Have Sliced Bread

"Here is a refinement that will receive a hearty and permanent welcome," a reporter wrote of the best thing to hit grocery store shelves
March 07, 2012 | By Jesse Rhodes

The iPad of 1935

Yep, there was an app for that.
March 07, 2012 | By Matt Novak

The Sound Gun That Will Leave You Speechless

A new device uses an auditory phenomenon to silence people remotely
March 06, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

How a Ship Full of Fish Helped Recreate an Ancient Fish Sauce

A 2,000-year-old shipwreck held ceramic vessels full of fish sauce, as well as a giant tank for transporting live fish
March 01, 2012 | By Peter Smith

Welcome to the Feel Good Future

At TED and other geek gab events, the focus is not on what is, but rather what's possible. Here are five inventions whose time may soon be coming
March 01, 2012 | By Randy Rieland

Fish Sauce, Ketchup and the Rewilding of Our Food

Fermented fish sauce has been a culinary staple since at least the 7th century B.C. What makes this seemingly disgusting condiment so popular?
February 28, 2012 | By Peter Smith


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