Discussions
Was the Space Shuttle a Mistake?
The program’s benefits weren’t worth the cost—and now the U.S. is in jeopardy of repeating the same mistake, says a leading space policy expert.
Seven Must-Read Stories from the Past Week
(May 11-17)
Another chance to catch the most interesting, and important, articles from the previous week on MIT Technology Review.
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?
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.
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.
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.
The Latest Hardware Hacking Tool: A Machine that Carves Custom Circuit Boards
Otherfab’s Kickstarter project offers an easy way to make custom circuit boards at home.
The 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2013
MIT Technology Review identifies the 10 most important technology milestones of the past year.