Tech

  1. Tech

    Music of the Future

    Scientists create new technologies that can make any surface — from a desk to a wall — sing.

    By Stephen Ornes
  2. Computing

    Troubles with Hubble

    Just before a planned repair mission, the space telescope went quiet.

    By Susan Gaidos
  3. Tech

    Lighting goes digital

    Brighter and more efficient, LED lights are on the horizon.

    By Cynthia Graber
  4. Tech

    Nanomagnets corral oil

    Scientists may have found a clever way to clean up oil spills -- with magnets.

    By Emily Sohn
  5. Tech

    Undercover detectives

    T-rays are digitally uncovering everything including potential terrorists, buried images on church walls, and subsurface flaws in the foam used to protect space shuttles.

    By Jennifer Cutraro
  6. Tech

    Cell phone tattlers

    DNA evidence left on cell phones can help detectives solve crimes.

    By Emily Sohn
  7. Tech

    Big Machine Reveals Small Worlds

    A football-field-sized machine is giving researchers insight into medicine, forensics, and even chocolate.

    By Emily Sohn
  8. Tech

    Weaving with light

    By weaving tiny crystals into fabrics, a new technology is lighting up the night for people who lack electricity.

    By Emily Sohn
  9. Tech

    Seen on the Science Fair Scene

    At science fairs, students get to travel the world, gain research experience, and make new friends. Oh, yeah, and then there are the prizes.

    By Emily Sohn
  10. Tech

    Listen and learn

    Sound experts give noisy classrooms a failing grade.

    By Emily Sohn
  11. Tech

    Slip sliming away

    Scientists study how slime helps slugs and snails get around on only one foot.

    By Emily Sohn
  12. Tech

    Slip Sliming Away

    Scientists study how slime helps slugs and snails get around on only one foot.

    By Emily Sohn