Tech
15 Times NASA’s Tweets Could Have Been Poetry
Get inspired by these unexpectedly beautiful tweets.
By Nina Zipkin
Science | Page 7
Business News
These ‘Biohybrid’ Robots Crawl Like Sea Turtles
"We're building a living machine -- a biohybrid robot," project lead Victoria Webster said.
Tech
Brain Break: Who Let the Robot Out?
A humanoid robot in Russia made a break for it, but people are wondering if it's all a hoax and not just human error.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
8 Out-of-This-World Technologies That NASA Has Invested In
The space agency has backed a wide range of fascinating innovations.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
The Evolution of Anxiety: Why We Worry and What to Do About It
Worry is a problem for humans, but not animals. Read on to find out why.
By James Clear
Business News
Scientists Made Transparent Wood That’s Stronger Than Glass
See-through wood is now a thing.
By Mat Smith
Building a Business
All You Need to Control This Wheelchair Is Your Face
A Brazilian startup hopes to bring this innovative wheelchair to market in the next two years.
By Jason Fell
Business News
This One Thing Will Help You Get Better Sleep, New Study Says
Data from the University of Michigan looks at sleep patterns around the world.
By Nina Zipkin
Tech
This Crazy Material Becomes Stronger the More You Stretch It
It's fairly counterintuitive to the usual laws of science.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
I Belong Here: 3 Ways to Attract More Women to STEM
A feeling of belonging is one of the strongest predictors of a female being attracted to a STEM career.
Business News
Meet the Young Women Marvel Thinks Will Save the World
Here are the finalists of 'Marvel's Captain America: Civil War' -- Girls Reforming the Future Challenge.
By Nina Zipkin
Tech
Swap Your Swiffer for This Dust-Zapping Tool Inspired by Lizards
Researchers say the scientific properties of gecko feet are good for more than just scaling walls.
By Jason Fell
Business News
Amazing Brain Map Shows Where Words Are Stored in Your Noggin
Nature reports on an amazing new atlas of the human brain that reveals how we communicate.
By Dan Bova
Business News
Why Microsoft Just Bought 10 Million Strands of DNA
It's all about the future of storage.
By David Meyer
Buying a Franchise
This Tutor Used a Blend of Teaching Styles to Reach Kids Worldwide
Even brilliant kids need the right lessons -- and teaching methods. That's what fuels this tutoring franchise.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
How Tiny Lab-Grown Innovations Are Making a Major Impact in Medicine and Industry
Lab-grown organs, muscles and limbs are still a work in progress, but hold plenty of promise for patients, doctors and entrepreneurs.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Log On to Facebook and Twitter a Lot? You’re 3 Times More Likely to Be Depressed.
Research once again unmasks the dark side of heavy social media use.
Business News
Want to Keep Your Brain 10 Years Younger? Regular Exercise May Help.
Reason number 921 to get off your duff: New research indicates that routinely breaking a sweat can lead to sharper thinking.
Business News
Rough News For Cat Lovers: Your Cuddly Kitty Could Make You Prone to Fits of Rage
Watch out for cute little Mister Whiskers. He could be carrying a nasty parasite known to potentially tip off temper tantrums and other aggressive behaviors.
Tech
Hey, Kids. Want to Be Smarter and Friendlier? Play More Video Games. Maybe.
Survey says: Blowing their brains out on video games for several hours a week might not be so bad for children after all.
Building a Business
NASA Turns to Small Businesses for Advances in Space Travel
More than a 100 proposals worth over $100 million were chosen through the agency's Small Business Innovation Research program.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
These Researchers Know When and Where You’re Drunk Tweeting
Scientists at the University of Rochester want to use the data they've found to help illuminate social behavior and public health issues around alcohol consumption.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Happy Birthday, Albert Einstein! 12 Incredible Things You Never Knew About the Iconic Scientist.
Born March 14, 1879, the German-born scientist was one of the most significant individuals of the 20th century.
Business News
Guys, Women Really Do Need More Sleep Than You
Wake up and smell the research. The female brain works harder, therefore it needs more zzzs.
Building a Business
Marvel Rolls Out New Initiative to Inspire Young Women in STEM
The company launched a science competition for high school girls in conjunction with the latest Captain America movie.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Study: Constantly Texting and Checking Social Media Makes You ‘Morally Shallow’
The small sampling of participants, who frequently texted or incessantly checked their social-media accounts, were more concerned about superficial things.