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I'm a freelance writer interested in a whole range of topics, but usually I find myself snooping for stories at the messy intersection of biology and technology. I'm now a contributing writer at Fast Company. In the past, I've written for Nature Biotechnology, New Scientist's CultureLab blog, and the tech and science blogs at NBC News.
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Drunk-spotting With an Infrared Camera
Temperature changes on your face are a telltale sign of tipsiness.
Squeeze Your Phone, and Send a Loved One a Hug
The ForcePhone wants to put you back in touch with the sense of touch.
Dancing Chairs and 3-D Puppets Will Make Kids Love the Kinect
Playtime is about to get an upgrade.
A Fancy Contact Lens To Prevent Childhood Myopia
We could be looking at a long-term solution to worsening shortsightedness.
A Watch That Runs On Two Live Lobsters
What two crustaceans and a timepiece have to do with the future of medical electronics.
FDA Approves a Long-Distance Jump-Starter for the Heart
The FDA has approved a defibrillator that can be sewn just under the skin.
A Nosy Smartphone App Wants Your Data
A project called The Human Face of Big Data collects data points via smartphones, and lets you find "data doppelgangers."
A Smart, Safe Wheelchair for Kids Who Can't Walk
The tricked-out wheelchair can predict and avoid collisions.
Controlling Prosthetic Limbs with Electrode Arrays
A new nerve-cell-support design could give amputees better control over prosthetic limbs.
