
New VR Tech Aims to Take Surround-Sound to the Next Level
Spatial audio promises immersive virtual experiences that engage more of the senses

New VR Tech Aims to Take Surround-Sound to the Next Level
Spatial audio promises immersive virtual experiences that engage more of the senses

Could AI Be the Future of Fake News and Product Reviews?
An experiment using a computer algorithm to create deceptive Yelp reviews was disturbingly successful, and could point to bigger problems as artificial intelligence matures


Gamers Wanted to Attack Food Toxin
By playing the online game Foldit, players might help design an enzyme that can stop aflatoxins from making millions sick.

The Ethical Minefields of Technology
As we embrace technological innovation, we must also grapple with its implications

Ada Lovelace Day Honors "the First Computer Programmer"
Scientists celebrate a 19th-century visionary—and the achievements of all women in science, engineering and math

How the Chinese Cyberthreat Has Evolved
The world’s most populous country is home to a slew of cyberspies and hackers who have likely stolen more secrets from businesses and governments than any other country

Biometric Identifies You in a Heartbeat
Like fingerprints and facial recognition, the shape and beat of your heart can be used to verify your identity. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Let’s Use Government Data to Make Better Policy
It's a no-brainer, as long as privacy concerns are taken seriously

Beware: Your Home Security Cam Is Watching You
It's weird to see how you act when nobody's looking

Building a Better Mirror for Telescopes
More reflective telescope mirrors allow astronomers to capture more photons—and do more science. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Should Apple iPhone X Trust Facial Recognition for Security?
New FaceID biometrics will unlock the smartphone and provide access to Apple Pay and other apps

Some of the Best Parts of Autonomous Vehicles Are Already Here
Consumers waiting for driverless vehicles to improve road safety might be overlooking the boring near-term advances that could make a real difference