Innovations
To Keep Up With Its Growth, Singapore Has a Grand Plan To Expand Underground
The densely populated city-state is becoming a global leader in the underground urbanism movement
The Countries Poised To Become "Renewable Superpowers"
The fossil fuel era won't last forever. And a new set of nations will find their reserves of lithium, copper and rare earth metals in high demand
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Travels from Court to Classroom to Highlight History of African-American Inventors
The NBA all-star says he hopes young students realize the power and influence they can achieve in STEM-related fields
In a World Striving To Cut Carbon Emissions, Do the Olympics Make Sense?
Perhaps there is still a case for the greenhouse-gas gushing games if host cities amplify their efforts to showcase green tech and innovations
Here's How a Mercedes-AMG V8 Engine Is Built
Each Mercedes-AMG GT engine is put together by one person, not by an assembly line. In total, it takes that person 11 steps, and approximately three hours
This Electronic "Skin" Already Has a Sense of Touch. Now It Can Also Heal Itself
The new e-skin can both heal itself and be recycled, limiting electronic waste
How Engine Placement Gives This Mercedes-AMG Its Edge
The secret to the high performance of the Mercedes-AMG is the placement of the front end engine: right behind the axle
Is Drone Delivery Good for the Environment?
Reducing the need for trucking by delivering some packages with electric drones could save fuel, and potentially carbon emissions. But how much?
The Dubious Science of Genetics-Based Dating
Is love really just a cheek swab away?
How Climate Change is Fueling Innovation in Kenya
A new generation of start ups are working to help farmers in a region that faces myriad challenges
When Treating Sports Injuries, Does the West Do It Best?
As the Olympics kick off in South Korea, two radically different approaches to training and treating athletes will be on display
Is SpaceX Being Environmentally Responsible?
Falcon Heavy’s flashy space car may not have been the best idea—for Mars
The Unbreakable Spirit of American Paralympians Is Embodied in These Artifacts
Smithsonian’s Sports History collections honor the indomitable innovators of the Paralympic community
Now You Can Genetically Test Your Child For Disease Risks. Should You?
Genomics is cheaper and more available then ever, but its usefulness for parents has yet to be proven
Can a Video Game Train You To Hear Better In a Crowded Room?
A new study finds it's possible to teach the brain to better distinguish between speech and background noise
With Fungi in the Mix, Concrete Can Fill Its Own Cracks
Adding fungus might be one way to endow concrete with the ability to repair any damage, without the need for human intervention
Yes, Putting an Emergency Oxygen Mask on First Is Vital
Investigators looking into the crash of Learjet 35 were faced with a question: If the supplemental oxygen was working, why didn't the crew use their masks?
Will Traditional Colleges and Universities Become Obsolete?
Artificial intelligence and automation are bringing changes to higher education that will challenge, and may even threaten, in-person learning
This New Zealand Farmer Revolutionized Modern Planes
In the early 1900s, a New Zealand farmer named Richard Pearse built what looked like a flying bicycle. Some of the ideas he developed are now standard
For People Living with Disabilities, New Products Prove Both Practical and Stylish
Cooper Hewitt turns its design eye to beautifully styled wheelchairs, hearing aids and other accessible innovations
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