Evolution
The Race to Save Colombia’s Uncontacted Tribes from Outsiders
As anthropologists debate how best to protect uncontacted tribes, indigenous groups in Colombia are working to shield their isolated neighbors from the march of modernity
Stories by Adam Piore
Evolution
Teachers Help One Another Bring Evolution Back to the Classroom
Research shows that 60 percent of American teachers avoid or skimp on teaching evolution. A growing movement is trying to change that
Medical & Biotech
Mind-Reading Computers That Can Translate Thoughts into Words
In his latest book, Adam Piore explores how bioengineers are harnessing the latest technologies to unlock untapped abilities in the human body and mind, like translating neural brain patterns of thoughts into written words...
Health
World Changing Ideas 2012
10 innovations that are radical enough to alter our lives
Mind
Scientists Manipulate and Erase Memories
Drugs and other therapies may soon be able to alter or even delete recollections selectively
Tech
Patent Watch
Airborne power station
Health
Patent Watch
Patent No. 7,947,068
Tech
Patent Watch
Haptic computer interface
Tech
Patent Watch
Patent No. 7,893,89
Sustainability
Will Future Nuclear Power Reactors Be Safer?
The surprising accident at Fukushima puts the spotlight on a new generation of U.S. nuclear reactors. Are they safe enough?
Tech
Patent Watch: Registering Impacts in Sports
Patent no. 7,891,231 B2
Tech
Patent Watch: "StunRay" Disables with a Flash of Light
Patent No. 7,866,082
Tech
Fit for a Princess: the Physics of Rapunzel's Gown
How the laws of physics helped style Disney's newest star
