Tech & Science
Tesla Recalls Model S, Model X Vehicles Following Safety Investigation
A safety probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last November noted some 2012-2018 Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles "contain a defect related to motor vehicle safety."
IBM Pushes Congress to Create Science Readiness Reserve for Next Crisis
In a letter sent to congressional lawmakers, the technology company urged Congress to establish a group of scientists and private sector resources to use artificial intelligence and other technologies to combat future calamities.
STEM Toys Inspire Their Way Into Pop Culture
STEM toys have real value. Meet the toymakers and brands who are lending a helping hand to science, technology, engineering and math education.
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SunPower5 Costly Solar Panel Mistakes Homeowners Make and How to Avoid Them
Switching to cleaner, solar energy not only guarantees a lighter conscience but can save homeowners hundreds of dollars on their electricity bill. But slapping a few solar panels on your roof doesn't always mean money saved.
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SunPowerThis Company Is Helping California Homeowners Generate Electricity
Going solar often requires a little legwork – like finding a reliable installer or figuring out the financing – though, SunPower makes it simple.
Office of Personnel Management Director Resigns After Massive Hack
Katherine Archuleta's resignation came amid a massive security breach of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Introducing the Astronaut Clothing of the Future
For years, the standard on the International Space Station has been cargo shorts and T-shirts, but that's about to change.
VirScan Can Identify Your Past Viruses From a Drop of Blood
The tool is expected to help doctors find hard-to-detect infections in time to stop them in their tracks.
Can Fizzics Really Make Your Cheap Beer Taste Good?
The makers claim it draws on science to create the perfect head, bringing out bad beer's best.
Smartphone-Controlled Headset That Aims to Alter Moods Released in U.S.
Tech company Thync have released a device which they claim can calm you down or pump you up.
New Super Suit Simulates Aging for Millennials
Former Walt Disney Imagineering team and an insurance company create a costume that turns the wearer into grandpa.
China Gains Ground in Global Brand Value List
The tech sector leads the way as Apple and Google remain world's most valuable brands.
Drying Up: The Race to Save California From Drought
Science got California into this desperate, desiccated mess. Can it also save it?
Researcher Discovers How to Recycle Nuclear Fuel With Radioactive Element
Making nuclear fuel safer and more efficient by revisiting a Cold War–era discovery.
The Apple Watch: An Early Test of the Main Features
Ahead of its launch date, we take an early look at what Apple's latest gadget actually does.
A Robot That Can Insert Catheters, Coming Soon to a Hospital Near You
The device has the potential to improve the accuracy of biopsies and reduce errors when operating on the small blood vessels of children.
Why Millennials Still Move to Cities
Millennials are bucking the traditional pull of suburbia and clinging to the jobs and joys offered by cities.
Screen Rules for Your Baby
New research has debunked the perils of screen time for kids, but how much is too much?
After the Apple Watch, Is The iCar Next?
Apple's the most valuable company in the world, and desperate to reinvent itself.
The Promises and Perils of Synthetic Biology
Synbio was going to save the world. Now it's being used to make vanilla flavoring.
BPA Is Fine, If You Ignore Most Studies About It
The FDA insists BPA is safe, despite all the science to the contrary.
Robots Will Soon Be Making You A Custom-Fitted Sweater
"We could take our pattern, put it onto your avatar, adjust the program so it's a perfect fit and print it out."
How Patents Kill Innovation and Hold Tech Companies Back
At this point, the technology industry might be better off without any patents.
The Key to Your Heart, and Garage and…
Owners of 3-D printers can already make their own untraceable firearms, so why not add tools for illegal trespass to the mix?
The Mystery of the Elite Controller and How We Will Cure HIV
A possible AIDS cure mimics a rare, natural-born immunity.
Craigslist Hookup Pages Linked to 16% Rise in HIV Cases
The study was conducted over a decade and concluded that the site's personal ads led to an increase in the disease.
3-D Scanning Comes to the Doctor, and the Paleontologist, and the Fashion Runway
3-D scanners are now everywhere, from doctors' offices to clothing stores.
Cravings: How to Trick the Brain Into Thinking You're Full
The first obesity "electroceuticals" have been approved, and will trick the brain into thinking the gut is full.
New Frictionless Technology Could Secure Future of Space
New magnetic gears - where the parts never touch - developed for space rovers will extend their operational life.
None of Us Are Sleeping
Sleep is crucial to our health. So why do we seem hell-bent on getting by with less and less of it?