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Drones Bearing Parcels Deliver Big Carbon Savings

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Last-mile delivery by a small drone takes much less energy per package than delivery by diesel truck

The Biden Administration Must Designate Civilian Satellites Critical Infrastructure

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Nongovernment satellites are vulnerable to attack, and calling them critical infrastructure would make it easier for the U.S. to fight back

Nearly $53 Billion in Federal Funding Could Revive the U.S. Computer Chip Industry

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:05:00 GMT

The CHIPS and Science Act aims to support domestic semiconductor production, new high-tech jobs and scientific research—even NASA

Carbon-Reduction Plans Rely on Tech That Doesn't Exist

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Instead of scaling up renewable energy, researchers promote unproved ideas

The Robocalls Problem Is So Bad That the FCC Actually Did Something

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 03:45:00 GMT

A cybersecurity expert explains how we might learn to trust our phones again

A New Private Moon Race Kicks Off Soon

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Commercial spacecraft are vying to land on the lunar surface, but can they jump-start a new space economy

50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: August 2022

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Creation as science; climbing Mount Everest

Algorithm That Detects Sepsis Cut Deaths by Nearly 20 Percent

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:45:00 GMT

Over two years, a machine-learning program warned thousands of health care providers about patients at high risk of sepsis, allowing them to begin treatments nearly two hours sooner

This Sticker Looks Inside the Body

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:00:00 GMT

A new stick-on ultrasound patch can record the activity of hearts, lungs and other organs for 48 hours at a time

Scientists Invent a Paper Battery--Just Add Water

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

A new disposable battery is made of paper and other sustainable materials and is activated with a few drops of water

Physics Particles Fly as Practical Tools

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 03:45:00 GMT

Protons, muons, neutrinos and other particles are moving beyond the realm of physics to help in a myriad of ways

There Are Too Few Women in Computer Science and Engineering

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:00:00 GMT

It’s not that they aren’t interested; it’s the culture of these fields and how they exclude women and girls

Data Vu: Why Breaches Involve the Same Stories Again and Again

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Data breaches involve the same old mistakes; we must break the cycle

Exploration Is Fundamental to Human Success

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Discoveries inspire us, give us hope for a better future and pay off generously

High-Tech Seafloor Mapping Is Finding Surprising Structures Everywhere

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Giant coral towers, vast reefs and other formations are captivating explorers

How to Make Sure Wildfire Shelters Save Firefighters' Lives

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:45:00 GMT

Fiery tests can assess new prototypes of portable shelters, the last line of defense for wildland firefighters

Discoveries from the Deep

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:15:00 GMT

Advances in robotics, sensing and genomics are accelerating findings of sophisticated life throughout the ocean depths

Mystery, Discovery and Surprise in the Oceans

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:15:00 GMT

Bizarre sea creatures, a new view of the ocean, the race to the moon, and more

Ocean Discoveries Are Revising Long-Held Truths about Life

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:00:00 GMT

New findings show that the ocean is much more intertwined with our lives than we ever imagined

People Come to Grips with Having an Extra Pair of Arms--in VR

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:45:00 GMT

New experiments show simulated robotic limbs can feel like a part of our own body with a little practice

Google Engineer Claims AI Chatbot Is Sentient: Why That Matters

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:45:00 GMT

Is it possible for an artificial intelligence to be sentient

AI Learns What an Infant Knows about the Physical World

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:35:00 GMT

A computer model simulating how objects react to physical forces approximates how babies understand their surroundings

Cilia Are Minuscule Wonders, and Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out How to Mimic Them

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT

A new cilia-covered chip could revolutionize portable medical diagnosis

The Quest for a 'Tick Map'

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:45:00 GMT

Scientists scramble to forecast where and when the disease-carrying arthropods pose the most danger

50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: July 2022

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Count women as workers; cement from sewage

Electronic Skin Lets Humans Feel What Robots Do--And Vice Versa

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 GMT

An integration of soft materials, sensors and flexible electronics is bringing robotic “skin” closer than ever to reality

We Asked GPT-3 to Write an Academic Paper about Itself. Then We Tried to Get it Published

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:00:00 GMT

An artificially intelligent first author presents many ethical questions—and could upend the publishing process

Who Is Liable When AI Kills?

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 GMT

We need to change rules and institutions, while still promoting innovation, to protect people from faulty AI

How Indigenous Groups Are Using 3-D Technology to Preserve Ancient Practices

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:45:00 GMT

To safeguard fragile cultural objects, some groups are replicating them with digital models

How Connected Cars Can Map Urban Heat Islands

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 03:45:00 GMT

Crowdsourced vehicle data trace the contours of dangerous city temperatures

Roe V. Wade was overturned. Here's how your phone could be used to spy on you.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:15:00 GMT

From figuring out how often you go to the bathroom to potentially being used to prosecute you, your trusty smartphone might not be so trusty in a post-Roe world

Spray-On, Rinse-Off Food 'Wrapper' Can Cut Plastic Packaging

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 GMT

The coating deters microorganisms to fight both food waste and foodborne illness

To Prevent Nuclear Annihilation, Resume Negotiations Immediately

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:00 GMT

The war in Ukraine shows the urgency of nuclear arms control

Tiny, Tumbling Origami Robots Could Help with Targeted Drug Delivery

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:10:00 GMT

The design’s origami pattern creates the flexibility needed to deliver compounds to specific areas of the body

AI Can Predict Potential Nutrient Deficiencies from Space

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:45:00 GMT

New work maps a region’s nutrient landscape

Better Face Masks Are Possible: Here Are Some Winning Designs

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:45:00 GMT

A two-part competition aims to spark innovation and connect the groups trying to redesign high-quality masks that protect against COVID

Artificial General Intelligence Is Not as Imminent as You Might Think

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 GMT

A close look reveals that the newest systems, including DeepMind’s much-hyped Gato, are still stymied by the same old problems

Artificial General Intelligence Is Not as Imminent as You Might Think

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 GMT

A close look reveals that the newest systems, including DeepMind’s much-hyped Gato, are still stymied by the same old problems

The 'Wall of Wind' Can Blow Away Buildings at Category 5 Hurricane Strength

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 GMT

The test facility is helping engineers design safer homes—but it’s not powerful enough to mimic the stronger hurricanes fueled by climate change

Political Affiliation Influences Our Fear of Data Collection

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:30:00 GMT

It’s not government Americans don’t trust with their data; it’s the opposite political party

The Weather Myth: Lost Women of Science Podcast, Season 2, Bonus Episode

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

When we first started researching Klára Dán von Neumann, we thought she was “the computer scientist you should thank for your smartphone’s weather app.” It turns

Kyiv Cruise Missile Strike Highlights Need to Protect U.S. Cities

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:45:00 GMT

A top U.S. commander wants to test technology that can better defend domestic targets

50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: June 2022

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Innovation and discovery as chronicled by Scientific American

We Shouldn't Try to Make Conscious Software--Until We Should

Wed, 18 May 2022 03:45:00 GMT

Eventually, the most ethical option might be to divert all resources toward building very happy machines

Drones Could Spot Crime Scenes from Afar

Tue, 17 May 2022 03:45:00 GMT

A system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials

Yes, Phones Can Reveal if Someone Gets an Abortion

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:30:00 GMT

To protect personal information from companies that sell data, some individuals are relying on privacy guides instead of government regulation or industry transparency

Air-Conditioning Should Be a Human Right in the Climate Crisis

Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT

We need to protect vulnerable people from killer heat without destroying the environment

Mysterious 'Retron' DNA Helps Scientists Edit Human Genes

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT

For the first time, researchers have used this bacterial tool to edit genes in human cells

Rechargeable Molten Salt Battery Freezes Energy in Place for Long-Term Storage

Fri, 06 May 2022 03:45:00 GMT

The technology could bring more renewable energy to the power grid

New Drones Could Spot Wildfires Earlier, Even Help Snuff Them Out

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:00:00 GMT

And other new technology could detect carbon monoxide emitted just when flames start

Electric Planes Take Off

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:00:00 GMT

More than 170 projects are underway worldwide

How Language-Generation AIs Could Transform Science

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT

An expert in emerging technologies warns that software designed to summarize, translate and write like humans might exacerbate distrust in science

New Tech Conveys Emotional Touch Long-Distance

Tue, 03 May 2022 03:45:00 GMT

Complex social information can be felt through a virtual touch

Cryptocurrencies and NFTs Are a Buyer Beware Market

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Scams and volatility plague this market, and the Biden administration is still trying to decide where the federal government fits in

The Navy Extracted a Jet Fighter from 12,400 Feet below the South China Sea

Mon, 02 May 2022 03:45:00 GMT

But the U.S. must probe even further to catch up with China’s access to the ocean’s deepest reaches

AI Sommelier Generates Wine Reviews without Ever Opening a Bottle

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 GMT

A new algorithm writes wine and beer reviews that sound like they were penned by human critics. Is that a good thing

Lost Women of Science Podcast, Season 2, Episode 5: La Jolla

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Klára Dán von Neumann encounters a new home, a new husband and a new project

It's Time to Open the Black Box of Social Media

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:30:00 GMT

Social media companies need to give their data to independent researchers to better understand how to keep users safe

Record-Breaking Jumping Robot Can Leap a 10-Story Building

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT

To propel itself higher than any known engineered jumper or animal can, it had to ignore the limits of biology

Love Computers? Love History? Listen to This Podcast

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT

In the newest season of Lost Women of Science, we enter a world of secrecy, computers and nuclear weapons—and see how Klára Dán von Neumann was a part of all of it

These Three Overlooked Black Inventors Shaped Our Lives

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

The innovators changed the nature of household work, industrial production, and high tech

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