Tech

  1. Tech

    Color-changing robot

    Tiny tunnels within the “skin” of a robot allow it to blend in with or stand out from its surroundings.

    By Stephen Ornes
  2. Tech

    Curiosity lands on Mars!

    NASA successfully delivered a $2.5 billion robotic vehicle to Mars, one that will explore for signs that the planet might once have hosted life

    By Janet Raloff
  3. Tech

    Hot technology

    A new device harvests energy that would otherwise go wasted.

    By Stephen Ornes
  4. Tech

    Fracking fuels energy debate

    The hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, of deep shale deposits is unearthing a lot of natural gas — and controversy.

    By Erica Gies
  5. Computing

    DNA takes notes

    Engineers develop a computer memory system based on living cells.

    By Stephen Ornes
  6. Tech

    Cool Jobs: Wide world of robots

    The machines can help with everything from surgery to disaster response.

    By Roberta Kwok
  7. Tech

    Cool Jobs: Like Mother Nature

    Scientists observe what works best for animals, plants in efforts to build better products.

    By Sharon Oosthoek
  8. Computing

    Electronic skin

    Tiny, nearly invisible devices stick to skin, ‘talk’ to computers.

    By Stephen Ornes
  9. Tech

    News Detective: Into the depths

    By Mark Schrope
  10. Tech

    News Detective: Dancing with Robots

    By Science News Explores
  11. Tech

    Tracing a gem’s origins

    Lasers identify the country — and even a mine — that a precious stone hails from.

    By Stephen Ornes
  12. Tech

    Cars of the future

    New cars will be smarter, safer, more efficient — and able to drive themselves.

    By Stephen Ornes
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