Environment
Robotic Subs May Help Track Weather and Ocean Health
A robotic sub sets a distance record while recording a trove of data
Stories by Karen A. Frenkel
Technology
Robot Glider Detects Rogue Waves and Other Ocean Anomalies Missed by Satellites
The wave-powered sub Papa Mau not only set a record while crossing the Pacific Ocean autonomously, it also studied rogue waves and other marine phenomena invisible to eyes in the sky
Technology
The Wisdom of the Hive: Is the Web a Threat to Creativity and Cultural Values? One Cyber Pioneer Thinks So
Jaron Lanier rails against the social trends being fostered by the Internet--in particular its power to stifle creativity and grant anonymity as well as encourage groupthink and a lynch-mob mentality...
Technology
Therapists Use Virtual Worlds to Address Real Problems
An emerging technique to help troubled teens combines role-play in computer-generated environments with talk therapy
Environment
Resuscitating the Atomic Airplane: Flying on a Wing and an Isotope
Should there be nuclear-powered planes to save the environment? Engineers reconsider a Cold War–era proposal scrapped decades ago
Mind & Brain
Even Better than a Personal Best
Why showing up a peer is more satisfying than succeeding alone
Mind & Brain
How Do Neurons Communicate?
The answer is surprisingly elusive--and the subject of intense debate
Mind & Brain
Continuing Effects of 9/11
High brain activity in people affected by the tragedy could lead to later health problems
Technology
Silicon Smackdown
New Go algorithm aims to depose humans
Mind & Brain
Tinkering with Our Clock
The results have implications far beyond sleep disorders.
Mind & Brain
Your Brain on Toxins
It is unwise to allow children to be exposed to toxic chemicals while awaiting final proof.
The Sciences
Why Aren't More Women Physicists?
Two books look for answers in the lives of a few who succeeded
