Joi Ito's Near-Perfect Explanation of the Next 100 Years
"One hundred years from now, the role of science and technology will be about becoming part of nature rather than trying to control it."
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'Sketching' Electronics with Conductive Ink [Video]
Magnetic electronics and ferrous paper enable artistry in circuit design.
'Guerilla Activist' Releases 18,000 Scientific Papers
The move comes in protest after a Harvard researcher was arrested this week, and intensifies a fight over open access to scientific records.
Nanosatellite Will Look for Alien Worlds
The first tiny satellite to search for Earthlike planets is scheduled to launch in 2012.
Unthinking Machines
Artificial intelligence needs a reboot, say experts.
A Greener 'Artificial Leaf'
New device offers distinct advantages over previous attempts to improve upon natural photosynthesis.
Data Shows Drafting Football Players is about Chance
When professional football teams pick players during the draft, uncertainty could be a greater factor than skill.
Tapping the Innovative Masses
The creative power of technology users awaits mining by companies, says Eric von Hippel.
Cell Phones as Eye Doctors
A prototype device provides access to full-service optometry in your pocket.
A Real Space Hopper for Mars
The rocket-propelled vehicle would explore planets more efficiently than wheeled rovers.
