Thought Innovation
Smartphone as Doctor
Some think that little computer you carry around with you is about to bring a sea change in the doctor-patient relationship. Is data power?
August 10, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Scenes From a Changing Planet
Landsat satellites have been taking photos of Earth for a long time, but only now can you watch zoomable, time-lapse images of the planet's transformation.
August 03, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
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
An Answer for Alzheimer’s?
A treatment for the devastating disease has eluded scientists for almost two decades. But new research offers hope that they finally may be on the right path.
July 19, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
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
Temple Grandin on a New Approach for Thinking About Thinking
The famed author and advocate for people with autism looks at the differences in how the human mind operates
July 2012 |
By Temple Grandin
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
The Allure of Brain Scans
They sure make pretty pictures, but are we exaggerating what they can really tell us about what's going on inside our heads?
June 18, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
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
It’s a Long Story
In a Facebook world, you'd think there wouldn't be much of a future for nonfiction storytelling. But several startups are trying to keep the long narrative alive.
June 11, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Roiling in the Deep
It's World Oceans Day and here are 10 things scientists know about what's happening under the sea that they didn't a year ago.
June 08, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Combinatorial Creativity and the Myth of Originality
The power of the synthesizing mind and the building blocks of combinatorial creativity
June 06, 2012 |
By Maria Popova
Taking Control of Your Dreams
Not a lot of research has been done on lucid dreaming, but new devices are now helping people influence what's going on in their heads while they sleep.
June 04, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Talking With Machines
Apple's Siri is far from perfect, but It's shown the potential of voice recognition software and artificial intelligence. Coming soon: Real conversations with our cars.
June 01, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
What’s Going On With Ice Cream?
Not only is it now available in once unimaginable flavors, like salted caramel and prosciutto, but scientists also are trying to make it good for you.
May 24, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
When Cities Run Themselves
We're moving toward an "internet of things," where machines talk to machines and there's little need for human involvement. A lot of experts think it's the key to ensuring that cities of the future don't fall apart
May 21, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
What Makes a 21st Century Mom?
Not an easy answer. But here are 10 recent studies on what it means to be a mother today
May 10, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
