Discussions
Deleting Memories
Techniques that can soften or erase memories raise many ethical questions.
So, You Wanna Be an Android?
Inside the evolution movement that wants machines to replace people.
The Cyril Smith Incident
A tale of Cold War jitters
Mobile Summit 2013: In Smart Watch Category, Pebble Still Awaits the Big Competition
Pebble, the smart watch upstart, is charging ahead while computing giants mull their product plans.
Mathematicians Solve Minimum Sudoku Problem
Sudoku fanatics have long claimed that the smallest number of starting clues a puzzle can contain is 17. Now a year-long calculation proves there are no 16-clue puzzles.
Cheap Batteries for Backup Renewable Energy
A battery made of cheap materials could store power when it’s windy for use when it’s not.
Apple’s New Mobile OS Is All about Ive
With its new mobile OS, Apple looks to longtime design head Jonathan Ive, and takes a few cues from competitors.
Pocket Printer
Polaroid and Zink Imaging announce a miniature photo printer for cell phones and cameras.
A Tale of Two Printers
Marketing hype aside, the best new inkjets still fall short of laser quality and speed.
Shrinking Nuclear
Compact nuclear power plants may be a lifeline for a struggling industry.
