Engineering

Think how much time we’d save if voice assistants always understood commands or questions the first time

Algorithms that can recognize people are too often biased or inaccurate—and they can easily invade our privacy

Tests reveal that an imbalance of charge buildup can trigger airplane lightning 

Originally published in December 1958

Originally published in June 1904

Maritime technology groups are building robotic vessels to cross the oceans

Originally published in August 1892

Centimeter-scale foldable buildings blocks may lead to industrial applications

A flying robot reveals how birds stay aloft and could inspire next-generation drones

Originally published in July 1857

The behavior of such machines influences how people treat one another

Originally published in March 1900