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Upside down skyscrapers. Vacuum tubes whisking away trash. Welcome to the future of cities as they begin exploring the next urban frontier
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In some cases, they’re learning to work with humans. In others, they’re taking over the whole plant
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They sure make pretty pictures, but are we exaggerating what they can really tell us about what’s going on inside our heads?
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Fatherhood remains a ripe subject for scientific research. Here are 10 recent studies on the transformation from man to dad
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In Facebook world, you’d think there wouldn’t be much of a future for nonfiction storytelling. But several startups are trying to keep the narrative alive
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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
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Combinatorial Creativity and the Myth of Originality
The power of the synthesizing mind and the building blocks of combinatorial creativity
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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
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Siri is far from perfect, but It’s shown the potential of voice recognition software and artificial intelligence. Coming soon: conversations with our cars
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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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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
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If the crowd-funding spike for the Pebble smart watch is any indication, wearable tech is about to go mainstream
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Think that all the best inventions happen in rich countries and trickle down to poor ones? Think again
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Frankenstein is back, but this time his story is interactive, as publishers scramble to “enhance” novels
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Welcome to the 21st Century Ballpark
The new Marlins Park in Miami isn’t another retro stadium. No, it’s high-tech and arty and a little bit wacky
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The Brain is Full of Surprises
New research suggests the brain is more organized than previously thought and alsothat a full memory can reside within only a few neurons
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Time to Reinvent the Parking Lot
Some urban planners and architects say we can do a lot better than asphalt slabs and concrete boxes
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The rapid development of artificial intelligence is bringing us closer to the day when machines will be able to think for themselves
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When Cameras Trick Us and We Love It
Technological wizardry is allowing us to see the natural world in stunningly new ways
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