Robot evolution is a thing, and that’s definitely not scary at all
Robots are building better versions of themselves. Cool. Great.
On Aug 14, 2015 by Selena Larson
An MIT battery breakthrough could charge your smartphone in 6 minutes
We spoke to Ju Li, lead researcher of a team to build a better battery.
On Aug 12, 2015 by Dylan Love
Scientists share their most embarrassing fieldwork stories
Sometimes scientists screw up on the job, too.
On Jul 31, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
A surprising number of Americans still don’t have Internet access
Some of them don’t even want to go online.
On Jul 29, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
This cheap device lets hackers steal your encryption keys over the air
Lock it down—if you can.
On Jul 13, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
The battle over the future of encryption returns to Capitol Hill
Comey is likely to face heated questions about the vagueness of his proposals.
On Jul 7, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Facebook’s new image-recognition feature is the creepiest thing ever
You can’t run or hide, but you could deactivate.
On Jun 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
Inkless printer promises a future where printing doesn’t bankrupt us
Someday, there will be no more $60 ink cartridges.
On Jun 19, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
Finally, scientific proof that cat videos are good for you
The purrfect excuse to procrastinate!
On Jun 18, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay
Scientists use Wi-Fi signals to estimate how many people are in a room
The easiest headcount ever.
On Jun 10, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
A wireless-power breakthrough could mean big things for batteries
The power source for the Internet of Things could someday be your Internet connection itself.
On Jun 8, 2015 by AJ Dellinger
New research suggests that hackers can track subway riders through their phones
There are a few ways to protect yourself.
On May 25, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Science explains why New York bagels are just the best ever
You can’t fight facts.
On May 21, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
Researchers combined years of travel photos to show how our world is changing
With the help of public data, we can see how much things change.
On May 18, 2015 by Selena Larson
At high schools with smartphone bans, students make better test scores
Like, duh.
On May 18, 2015 by Dylan Love
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