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Pay-as-You-Go Solar Gaining Steam in Africa

Cheap energy from sunlight could displace kerosene in African villages

Does the American Innovation System Need a Reboot?

The principles underlying the U.S. approach to government-funded research and development remain solid—but the world has changed

Crack Researchers Create Gutsier Glass

Glass with imperceptible built-in cracks is stronger than conventional glass, because the cracks dissipate flexing forces. More durable phone screens could result. Christopher Intagliata reports

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We’re Forced to Use Cloud Services—But at What Cost?

Online services are no longer optional. So who's in control of your data?

Kid Smartphone Gives Parents More Control

A new smartphone for youngsters is being marketed for its ability for parents to set parental filters and strict guidelines for use. Larry Greenemeier reports

 

Seeing Science: Why Do Video Game Characters Look Better Now?

Do We Need Flame Retardants in Electronics?

Disagreement burns over whether the chemicals in electronics are dangerous, or even provide any fire safety

How "Gangnam Style" Went Viral [Graphic]

Data scientists trace how the most-viewed video in YouTube history spread across the Internet

Obama to Speak Out on NSA Surveillance Controversy

The speech should provide some insight into the future of how the U.S. government keeps tabs on friends and foes

The World of Big Data (Part 2)

Tech Talker: Quick and Dirty Tips to Navigate the Digital World

A Short History of Unsavory Tech Snooping

Six egregious instances of technological trust abuse

Astro Drone Crowdsourcing Game

If you own a Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter, you can participate in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Astro Drone crowdsourcing game to help improve robot vision

Smartphone Use while Walking Is Painfully Dumb

Distracted walking is the new hip reason for an ER trip

Best of Next Year: 7 Gadgets to Look Watch for in 2014 [Slide Show]

SA examines emerging technologies that are almost here: Turn an ordinary table into a touch screen, monitor your kids’ whereabouts and place the power of 3-D printing in the palm of your hand—and there’s more...

7 Gadgets to Watch for in 2014 [Slide Show]

SA examines emerging technologies that are almost here: Turn an ordinary table into a touch screen, monitor your kids’ whereabouts and place the power of 3-D printing in the palm of your hand—and there’s more...

The Biggest Stories on Earth

David Biello looks back at the big environmental stories of the year covered on 60-Second Earth

How Is a Quarterback Like Your Laptop? [Excerpt]

The famous San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh figured out how to make football digital

How Microsoft’s 1 Percenters Balance Basic Research with Short-Term Success

Microsoft Research head Peter Lee talks about keeping his team—about 1 percent of the company’s workforce—focused on the big picture

Memory Trick Increases Password Security

What’s my password again? Image association as a way to memorize dozens of unique security codes

Scientific American's Top 10 Science Stories of 2013

A carbon threshold breached, commitments to brain science made, mystery neutrinos found and human evolution revised—these and other events highlight the year in science and technology as picked by the editors of Scientific American...