Quarantine did not stop these innovators from discovering new species, creating the elusive fifth state of matter remotely, and more
Northwestern University scientist John Rogers has developed a wearable that adheres to the throat and relays data to a physician
From Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi, transit authorities are creating on-demand systems. But experts say there are tradeoffs
Sheltering in place has pushed virtual health care into the mainstream, making us wonder if we'll ever go back to waiting rooms
After one hospital struggled to sustain the breathing of hundreds of patients, engineers found a solution that saved lives and sparked an ethical firestorm
But do these technologies, apps and wearables respect employee privacy?
Born 40 years ago, the hungry little critter turned women and children into gamers, changing the industry forever
Helping health care workers treat patients and public safety officials contain the pandemic, these robots offer lessons for future disasters
These virtual versions of classic and lesser-known games are ideal for social distancing
Engineers around the world are tweaking drones, robots and smart tools to help prevent the spread of the virus
While COVID-19 has us homebound, it’s a good time to reflect on the peculiar histories of housewares we take for granted
The question of bulletproofing vexed physicians and public figures for years, before pioneering inventors experimented with silk
With school closures underway, teachers, students and parents around the globe venture into remote learning. Here are some resources to help.
The renewable energy source has never quite lived up to its potential, but a new experiment in Nova Scotia could flip the script
On July 31, 1971, Al Worden performed the first deep-space extra-vehicular activity. "No one in all of history" saw what he saw that day
Engineers at UCLA explain how A.I. systems should be designed to both perform a task and win the trust of humans
A blast-injury expert takes aim at the mystery of what sank the most famous—and lethal—submarine of the Civil War
The unique design of the flyer, held in the collections of the Smithsonian, has infatuated aviation enthusiasts for decades
The 1980s brought about America's gym obsession—and a machine that demands a notoriously grueling cardio workout
By utilizing the majestic birds to monitor huge swaths of the sea, law enforcement and conservationists could keep better tabs on illicit activities
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