Tech

  1. Tech

    Electric Backpack

    A new type of backpack generates electricity as you walk.

    By Emily Sohn
  2. Tech

    The Disappearing Newspaper

    Young people are turning to new technologies and sources other than newspapers to keep up with what's going on.

    By Emily Sohn
  3. Tech

    Roboroach and company

    Cockroaches and lobsters inspire robots that navigate in darkness and track smells.

    By Sarah Webb
  4. Tech

    Boosting Fuel Cells

    Young scientists tackle projects to improve energy sources for cars and homes.

    By Emily Sohn
  5. Tech

    Revving Up Green Machines

    Researchers are looking into new ways to make cars run more efficiently with less impact on the environment.

    By Emily Sohn
  6. Tech

    Machine Copy

    A simple robot builds a copy of itself block by block.

    By Emily Sohn
  7. Tech

    The snappy lingo of instant messages

    People who use text and instant messaging are developing a new sort of language.

    By Emily Sohn
  8. Tech

    Power of the Wind

    Wind is the fastest growing source of electricity in the world.

    By Emily Sohn
  9. Tech

    Chocolate Rules

    Scientists unravel the mysteries of what makes chocolate yummy and even good for you.

    By Emily Sohn
  10. Tech

    Musclebots Take Some Steps

    Researchers have let loose scores of walking micromachines made from heart muscle.

    By Emily Sohn
  11. Tech

    Riding Sunlight

    A solar sail spacecraft relies on sunlight instead of wind to cruise through space.

    By Emily Sohn
  12. Tech

    Crime lab

    From accidents to crime scenes, scientists are helping detectives solve mysteries.

    By Emily Sohn