Tech

  1. Math

    Cool Jobs: The art of paper folding is inspiring science

    See how bringing art and math together led to the development of robo-roaches, self-folding papers and medical implants.

    By Rachel Crowell
  2. Computing

    New tech helps deaf-blind people ‘watch’ TV

    An innovative system can let deaf-blind people “watch” television in real time without needing someone right there to interpret for them.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  3. Psychology

    Are you scared of heights? Virtual reality could help

    Virtual reality may help people battle a real-world fear of heights.

    By Maria Temming
  4. Tech

    Electronic noses might replace search-and-rescue dogs

    A new type of sensor can sniff out scents that people emit. That might one day help rescuers find people buried under collapsed buildings.

    By Tyler Berrigan
  5. Tech

    Getting road-trip ready, and no driver needed

    Most self-driving cars are city drivers. This one’s made for the open road.

    By Maria Temming
  6. Materials Science

    Light-sensitive ‘ink’ gives 4-D printing more wiggle room

    Many 4-D-printed objects can flex and change their shape. A new “ink” and printing method now gives them greater range of motion.

    By Ilima Loomis
  7. Computing

    Incognito browsing is not as private as most people think

    You may think you’re going deep undercover when you set your web browser to incognito. But you’d likely be mistaken, a new study finds.

    By Maria Temming
  8. Tech

    Bad food? New sensors will show with a glow

    Sensors that glow around dangerous germs could be built into packaging to warn people of tainted foods.

    By Maria Temming
  9. Tech

    Scientists Say: Engineering

    Want to build a bridge, clean dirty water, make a new drug or build a machine? You’re going to need an engineer — someone who uses science and math to solve practical problems.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  10. Health & Medicine

    Sore knees may get 3-D printed relief

    Teen researchers are looking into ways to use 3-D printers to make materials to replace, support or treat tissues of the body.

    By Sid Perkins
  11. Tech

    New eyewear could help the visually impaired

    Young inventors develop novel electronics to help people identify colors and navigate obstacles.

    By Sid Perkins
  12. Computing

    Fingerprints could help keep kids from dangerous websites

    A teen develops a program that estimates age based on someone’s fingers

    By Bethany Brookshire
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