The SciencesAugust 4, 2009
Federal cyber security revolving door continues as Hathaway departs
Stories by Larry Greenemeier
Larry Greenemeier is the associate editor of technology for Scientific American, covering a variety of tech-related topics, including biotech, computers, military tech, nanotech and robots.
TechnologyAugust 3, 2009
Power-hungry supercomputers going green
July 30, 2009
Google Android, iPhone May Be Vulnerable to SMS Hackers
Security researchers say at this week's Black Hat security conference that they can break into and/or shut down popular smart phones
TechnologyJuly 30, 2009
The science of smiles
TechnologyJuly 29, 2009
Microsoft and Yahoo join forces against Google--Finally
July 29, 2009
Yawn: A new cue for drowsy driver warning systems
July 28, 2009
Security on the (Eye)Ball: Hands-Free Iris Biometrics to Keep Bad Guys at Bay
Carnegie Mellon University CyLab researchers are developing an iris-scanning system that will capture and compare iris images at up to 12 meters away
The SciencesJuly 27, 2009
Canadian commission: TASERs okay, but inconsistent use is "troubling"
July 27, 2009
Michael Phelps continues to pile up medals, but his high-tech swimsuit's days are numbered
HealthJuly 24, 2009
FDA wants to extinguish electronic cigarettes
EnvironmentJuly 24, 2009
Seedy Solution: China Tries to Keep Nature from Raining on the Asian Games
Seeding clouds with chemical coolants could keep the games dry, but if atmospheric conditions are not favorable the process could also result in a rainout
July 24, 2009
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean's garbage patch: A dolphin encounter unlike any other
July 22, 2009
Biomass-Fueled Robot to Chow Down On Veggies, Not People, Makers Insist
Two tech companies grapple with this challenge as they develop an autonomous hybrid vehicle that can feed itself
July 22, 2009
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean's garbage patch: International Date Line--Happy tomorrow today!
The SciencesJuly 21, 2009
Watchdogs: Feds buried data proving that handheld tech dangerously distracts drivers
EnvironmentJuly 17, 2009
Where, Exactly, Does Your Garbage Go After You Toss It out?
M.I.T. researchers launch program to tag trash and view its progression through the sanitation system
TechnologyJuly 17, 2009
From a Pre-Teen Mind, a Robot That Solves Rubik's Cube
A self-taught programming prodigy joins the ranks of technology buffs applying digital systems to the ultimate analogue puzzle
HealthJuly 14, 2009
Teen's broken heart mends--literally--after grafted heart is removed
July 14, 2009
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean's garbage patch: The middle of the Pacific is teeming with life--and trash
Space & PhysicsJuly 13, 2009
Auction Offers the Moon--Or at Least NASA Gear That's Been There [Slide Show]
Stargazers will have the opportunity to get their hands on photos, charts, models and other space race relics from NASA missions thanks to an auction to commemorate the Apollo 11 moon mission
TechnologyJuly 7, 2009
Smart marketing or spyware? ISPs shelve plans to use Phorm's targeted-ad services
July 6, 2009
Voyage to the Pacific Ocean's garbage patch: Tangoing with a ghost net while finding trash (and shallow-water fish) in unexpected places
TechnologyJuly 3, 2009
Students imitate penguins to set people-powered sub records
The SciencesJuly 2, 2009
Green Dam Web filter delayed, but not dropped