Nanosatellite Will Look for Alien Worlds
The first tiny satellite to search for Earthlike planets is scheduled to launch in 2012.
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Unthinking Machines
Artificial intelligence needs a reboot, say experts.
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.
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.
More Colorful Displays with Quantum Dots
Nanocrystals improve the efficiency and color range of LCDs.
Wearable Sensors Watch Workers
Sensors that track social behavior highlight the benefits of face-to-face interaction.
How the Experts Quantify Sports
From identifying raw talent to measuring team chemistry, experts discuss the statistical side of sports.
Robotic Weather Planes
Fleets of robotic aircraft could improve weather forecasts.
Color Quantum-Dot Displays
A new way to print quantum dots could lead to brighter, more power-efficient displays.
