Tech

  1. Tech

    How to stop a speeding bullet

    Scientists take a close look at a plastic that has Superman’s ability to stop a speeding bullet.

    By Stephen Ornes
  2. Tech

    Cool Jobs: Explosive pursuits

    These researchers study things that go boom — or poof!

    By Sharon Oosthoek
  3. Tech

    Cool Jobs: The science of secrets

    Researchers harness science to encode — and decode — hidden messages.

    By Susan Gaidos
  4. Tech

    Color-changing robot

    Tiny tunnels within the “skin” of a robot allow it to blend in with or stand out from its surroundings.

    By Stephen Ornes
  5. Tech

    Curiosity lands on Mars!

    NASA successfully delivered a $2.5 billion robotic vehicle to Mars, one that will explore for signs that the planet might once have hosted life

    By Janet Raloff
  6. Tech

    Hot technology

    A new device harvests energy that would otherwise go wasted.

    By Stephen Ornes
  7. 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
  8. Computing

    DNA takes notes

    Engineers develop a computer memory system based on living cells.

    By Stephen Ornes
  9. Tech

    Cool Jobs: Wide world of robots

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

    By Roberta Kwok
  10. Tech

    Cool Jobs: Like Mother Nature

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

    By Sharon Oosthoek
  11. Computing

    Electronic skin

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

    By Stephen Ornes
  12. Tech

    News Detective: Into the depths

    By Mark Schrope