Tech

  1. Tech

    Fracking fuels energy debate

    The hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, of deep shale deposits is unearthing a lot of natural gas — and controversy.

    By Erica Gies
  2. Computing

    DNA takes notes

    Engineers develop a computer memory system based on living cells.

    By Stephen Ornes
  3. Tech

    Cool Jobs: Wide world of robots

    The machines can help with everything from surgery to disaster response.

    By Roberta Kwok
  4. Tech

    Cool Jobs: Like Mother Nature

    Scientists observe what works best for animals, plants in efforts to build better products.

    By Sharon Oosthoek
  5. Computing

    Electronic skin

    Tiny, nearly invisible devices stick to skin, ‘talk’ to computers.

    By Stephen Ornes
  6. Tech

    News Detective: Into the depths

    By Mark Schrope
  7. Tech

    News Detective: Dancing with Robots

    By Science News Explores
  8. Tech

    Tracing a gem’s origins

    Lasers identify the country — and even a mine — that a precious stone hails from.

    By Stephen Ornes
  9. Tech

    Cars of the future

    New cars will be smarter, safer, more efficient — and able to drive themselves.

    By Stephen Ornes
  10. Tech

    A greener way to keep flames away

    Scientists use safer materials to create a new flame retardant.

    By Stephen Ornes
  11. Chemistry

    Plant-powered plastics

    Scientists are using green materials to create more Earth-friendly plastics.

    By Sharon Oosthoek
  12. Tech

    Lasers of a feather

    A nifty light trick in bird feathers inspires researchers to create a new kind of laser.

    By Stephen Ornes