Where to Take a Tour of the World’s Power Plants
From Nevada’s Hoover Dam to a geothermal plant next to an Icelandic volcano, these six power stations open their doors to visitors
Doctors Use a Dissolvable 3D-Printed Tracheal Splint to Save a
An infant’s collapsing airway now has a device holding it open; as his tissue strengthens, the splint will be absorbed into his body
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
A Brief History of Robot Birds
The early Greeks and Renaissance artists had birds on their brains
Princeton University Celebrates the Art of Science
In a new exhibition, the university showcases 43 images rooted in scientific research that force viewers to contemplate the definition of art
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
The World According to Twitter, in Maps
A new geographic analysis of millions of tweets provides a remarkably broad view of humanity, by language, location and other factors
10 New Things Science Says About Moms
Among then: They answer a lot of questions and their spit is good for us
What Happens When a Keyboard Goes From Tactile to Touchscreen?
There’s a word for that odd quirk of Apple iPads that hold on to design components of old keyboards
What Phone Companies Are Doing With All That Data From Your Phone
They’re mining it and selling it. But don’t worry, it’s all anonymous. Maybe
Interactive: The 50 Largest Ports in the World
Investigate for yourself the mechanisms of global trade
Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Creepy or Cool? Portraits Derived From the DNA in Hair and Gum Found in Public Places
Artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg reconstructs the faces of strangers from genetic evidence she scavenges from the streets
Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
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
Five Innovative Technologies that Bring Energy to the Developing World
From soccer balls to cookstoves, engineers are working on a range of devices that provide cheap, clean energy
Want to See How an Artist Creates a Painting? There’s an App for That
The Repentir app reveals an artist’s creative process by allowing users to peel back layers of paint with the touch of their fingertips
How Lego Is Constructing the Next Generation of Engineers
With programmable robots and student competitions, Lego is making “tinkering with machines cool again”
We Had No Idea What Alexander Graham Bell Sounded Like. Until Now
Smithsonian researchers used optical technology to play back the unplayable records
What Lies Ahead for 3-D Printing?
The new technology promises a factory in every home—and a whole lot more
Microbes: The Trillions of Creatures Governing Your Health
Scientists are just now beginning to recognize the importance of the vast community of microbes that dwells inside us
Look Ma, No Fuel! Flying Cross Country on Sun Power
This week one of the strangest flying machines you’ve ever seen will start its journey across America—without a drop of fuel
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