Engineering

Getting a handle on past scientific discoveries may require thinking about them in a new context

To take advantage of a new generation of technologies and solutions, cities also need to rethink municipal governance

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo arrives Friday for negotiations, but the photos suggest North Korea leader Kim Jong-un’s regime is increasing its missile-making capabilities

Renewable energy will rule only when weather data drive the design of a new electric grid

In its quest for scientific achievement, China’s research and development spending has grown rapidly over the past two decades, making it second only to the United States

Fetch Robotics CEO Melonee Wise talks about the need for standardizing robots and diversifying engineering teams

We're not that close to making self-modifying robots, expert says

A structure known as a metal organic framework traps water vapor by night, then releases it when heated the next day. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Plugged In will unplug on Friday. It’s been a great seven years and we look forward to continuing the conversations that we started here

Personalized AI requires personal data. Apple, Google and others say they can now grab more of it while keeping privacy and security intact

The best facial-recognition algorithms are now as good as the best forensic examiners are. But the best results come by combining human and computer skills. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Reducing water consumption from power plants is a worthy conservation strategy, but the cost may outweigh the benefits compared with alternatives like desalinating saltwater