Scientific Innovation
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.
The Message War
Counterterrorism strategy now includes everything from trolling on extremists' websites to studying how the brain responds to storytelling
An Answer for Alzheimer’s?
A treatment for the disease has eluded scientists for almost two decades. But new research offers hope that they finally may be on the right path
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
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
Going to Extremes
As 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
The Woman Who Took on the Tycoon
John D. Rockefeller Sr. epitomized Gilded Age capitalism. Ida Tarbell was one of the few willing to hold him accountable
Our Daily Juice
Batteries, so much a part of our daily lives, are being transformed. Now scientists say they've created one out of spray paint
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
Robots Enter the Job Market
In some cases, they're learning to work with humans. In others, they're taking over the whole plant
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?
Deconstructing Dad
Fatherhood remains a ripe subject for scientific research. Here are 10 recent studies on the transformation from man to dad
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
Combinatorial Creativity and the Myth of Originality
The power of the synthesizing mind and the building blocks of combinatorial creativity
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
Talking With Machines
Siri is far from perfect, but It's shown the potential of voice recognition software and artificial intelligence. Coming soon: conversations with our cars
The Genome That Keeps on Giving
When scientists mapped the human genetic blueprint, people said it would change medicine because we'd be able to get clues about our future health
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
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