Communications

As Google Scholar approaches its 10th anniversary, Nature spoke to its co-creator Anurag Acharya

This week begins the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council meetings. More than 1000 experts (including Scientific American editor-in-chief Mariette DiChristina) have gathered in Dubai to discuss big world problems such as climate change, poverty, water shortages, energy and innovation.

Even as 3-D printing's impact on science, healthcare and consumer electronics grows, these devices aren't likely to find their way into your home anytime soon.

Landlines are dying—and taking phone-based opinion polling with them

Moderation is key to getting the most out of your digital devices

Software developers know about bugs—but ship products anyway

Insectile drones could evolve into useful minions to track, map, and respond to climate change

I was sitting on this post for a while now. I said I would publish it this week, but I already felt procrastination kicking in. It was going to get pushed into next week or later.

The promise of self-driving vehicles has brought with it high expectations and enthusiasm. But, we might not be quite ready to hand over the wheel.

Tell us how you use your smartphone, which gadgets it has replaced and where you would like to see the technology go

Share your nostalgia for a long-obsolete device with other Scientific American readers

Baby’s first robot If  you could only learn a language with the innocent receptivity of a young child. That adage, repeated ad nauseam, once an adult has decided to learn French or Tagalog engenders endless debate.