Technology Innovation
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 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
