Discussions
A Cheap and Easy Plan to Stop Global Warming
Intentionally engineering Earth’s atmosphere to offset rising temperatures could be far more doable than you imagine, says David Keith. But is it a good idea?
It’s Time to Talk about the Burgeoning Robot Middle Class
How will a mass influx of robots affect human employment?
Cheap Magnetic Helmet Detects Some Kinds of Brain Damage
Prototype spots swelling and bleeding in a pilot study—but the novel technique employed is relatively unproven.
Out of Touch with Typing
Many schools aren’t teaching typing anymore because they figure students already are proficient at using keyboards. That’s a wasted opportunity.
Building Solar in Spain Instead of Germany Could Save Billions
Building solar and wind projects in the wrong place is wasting billions of dollars in Europe.
Brain Training May Help Clear Cognitive Fog Caused by Chemotherapy
The mental fuzziness induced by cancer treatment could be eased by cognitive exercises performed online, say researchers.
The Impending Headache of Google Glass Apps
Glass apps will require people to create new content filters. Maybe that’s just a losing battle.
Windows 8 Officially Sucks. But So Does Every Other PC Interface
Usability expert Jakob Nielsen pans Windows 8’s redesign. But has a truly intuitive desktop UI ever existed?
The Neurological Roots of Aggression
Recent findings shed light on the brain deficits that underlie aggression and could aid in the development of preventative treatments.
What It’s Like to See Again with an Artificial Retina
Artificial retinas give the blind only the barest sense of what’s visible, but researchers are working hard to improve that.