Discussions
Wired Kingdom
Frolicking with penguins on the Internet reminds us of our bond with beasts.
The Human Body Shop
Recent advances in the field of “tissue engineering” are making it possible to grow spare parts on demand for the human machine. Today, a bladder; tomorrow, a heart?
Remembrance of Things Past
Data’s a bitch to archive and then you die.
Helping Doctors Feel Better
New computer simulations that re-create the sense of touch allow doctors-in-training to perform virtual procedures without risking harm to a human being’s precious skin.
RNA on a Chip
New diagnostic technique promises to put a powerful lab on a dime-sized slice of silicon.
Interactive Gaming Grows Up
Here comes the next-generation game: Majestic combines AI, fake Web sites and other tech tricks to surprise you where you least expect it.
We Can Work It Out-On the Web
Squabbling with your eBay customer or building contractor? Duke it out more productively with online dispute resolution.
Virtual Supercomputers Sign Up for Business
Vendors orchestrate thousands of PCs to tackle truly tough problems.
Turning Up the Heat on Cancer
Heat-activated sacs deliver anti-cancer drugs directly to the tumor, sparing healthy cells.
Startups Struggle in the e-Paper Chase
E Ink slims down to refocus on handhelds, while rival Gyricon sticks with retail signs.