Long, hard stares are nothing new to computer users, particularly when their PCs have crashed or their screens are frozen. In the near future those stares will let us do more than merely convey anger to our silicon friends...
Next up will be a more useful target--potent versions of small protein inhibitors that bind to and block the 1918 pandemic influenza virus
The coming threats to the global Internet could take many forms
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
Plus, flawed forecasts about Apple's certain demise and the poor prognostication skills of Bill Gates
Content providers and users are still far apart on proposed Internet piracy-protection legislation as alternative bill is offered
Justin Bieber traded dance moves with a robot, there were "cloud-connected" concept cars, not to mention a 3-D printer that spit out toys, jewelry and more. They were some choice highlights among the thousands of tech novelties that lit up Las Vegas at the annual exhibition...
Justin Bieber traded dance moves with a robot, there were "cloud-connected" concept cars, not to mention a 3-D printer that spit out toys, jewelry and more. They were some choice highlights among the thousands of tech novelties that lit up Las Vegas at the annual exhibition...
Cognitive scientists are observing StarCraft 2 players to learn how humans multitask
A start-up called Codecademy is teaching JavaScript online for free, with 300,000 takers so far. Michael Moyer reports
As personal data move to the cloud, Congress needs to update privacy laws
Even though radiation from body scanners is likely to be very low, the doses should still be confirmed using dosimeters
These popular, unmanned aircraft will eventually fall into the hands of hostile nations and terrorists
Republicans during Tuesday's New Hampshire primary will use a technology recognizable to Washington and Lincoln to make their choices
The biggest growth, driven by the popularity of smart phones and apps, is expected to occur in Asia, driven by India and China
New finding could help circuits keep shrinking
With tablets all the rage, non-Apple computer manufacturers are banking on the latest small-laptop style: ultrabooks. Larry Greenemeier reports
In cities across the U.S., data-rich computer technology is telling cops where crimes are about to happen. Crime is down, and the technology is spreading. But does it really work?
"Newt Skywalker" nudges out Romney and Paul based on the former congressman's engagement in issues related to energy, the Internet and military weapons
