Innovations
Future Moon Walkers Will Get 4G Cell Reception
NASA taps Nokia to install the first ever cellular network on the moon as part of a plan to establish long-term human presence on the lunar surface by 2030
A Brief History of the TV Dinner
Thanksgiving’s most unexpected legacy is heating up again
From Wider Corn Mazes to Virtual Haunted Houses, Halloween Looks Different This Year
The coronavirus pandemic has destinations around the country getting creative when it comes to celebrating the holiday
How to Set Up an Off-the-Grid Getaway
Need a change of scenery? A quiet spot away from crowds? Here are some tips for rigging a remote escape with the bare necessities
Two Scientists Receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Their Discovery of CRISPR
The award-winning researchers, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier, harnessed the power of gene-editing technology and revolutionized biology
Curly the Curling Robot Can Beat the Pros at Their Own Game
An AI-powered robot was able to beat professional curling teams 3-out-of-4 times, a new study shows
A Brief History of the Rubik’s Cube
Nearly half a century after its humble invention, the cube continues to be a global sensation. What’s the secret?
Protease Inhibitors to Fight COVID-19: Stopping the Virus's Life Cycle
Breakthroughs at the intersection of Health and Science
Could Tattoo Ink Be Used to Detect Cancer?
A new study on medical imaging agents shows common pigments and dyes could help with early diagnosis
Innovative New Whale Detection System Aims to Prevent Ships From Striking Animals
Whale Safe launches in Southern California waters to help reduce deaths of the iconic marine mammals
A New System for Cooling Down Computers Could Revolutionize the Pace of Innovation
A Swiss team has created tiny, fluid-filled channels in microchips to spirit away heat and save energy
Covid-19 Has Designers Reimagining Personal Protective Equipment
The global pandemic has led to a surge in demand for PPE. Inventors have responded—with mixed results.
With a Simple Piece of Paper, Engineers Create Self-Powered, Wireless Keyboard
Scientists at Purdue University have found a way to make a piece of paper digitally interactive
Stanford University Students Flock to a Virtual Campus
A new digital platform allows students to explore campus and connect in Zoom rooms during the school's Covid-19 shutdown
Scientists Are Racing to Develop Paper-Based Tests for Covid-19
Inexpensive—and potentially at-home—tools could take only minutes to tell if someone is infected
Archaeologists Find 1,200-Year-Old Soap Factory in Israel
To create the cleaning concoction, ancient workers mixed olive oil with ashes from saltwort plants
The History of the Asthma Inhaler
How a brilliant quip led to a treatment that helps millions every minute
How a Chemical Weapons Disaster in WWII Led to a U.S. Cover-Up—and a New Cancer Treatment
The physician who led the investigation into a deadly explosion in Italy found the truth, and some hope
Seven Ideas for Do-It-Yourself Backyard Pools
Build a personal oasis with everything from hay bales to scrap wood to a shipping container
This Drone Made the First Home Delivery in the United States
Wing’s tether-toting drone delivered a winter vest to a retiree in Virginia and now its headed to the Air and Space Museum
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