Seven Must-Read Stories (Week Ending December 20, 2014)
Another chance to catch the most interesting, and important, articles from the previous week on MIT Technology Review.
- The Troll Hunters
A group of journalists and researchers wade into ugly corners of the Internet to expose racists, creeps, and hypocrites. Have they gone too far? - Chemical-Sensing Displays and Other Surprising Uses of Glass
An inside look at Corning’s labs suggests what’s next for the inventor of Gorilla Glass. - What Are MOOCs Good For?
Online courses may not be changing colleges as their boosters claimed they would, but they can prove valuable in surprising ways. - On Creativity
How do people get new ideas? - Desalination out of Desperation
Severe droughts are forcing researchers to rethink how technology can increase the supply of fresh water. - Chip-Making Tools Produce Ultra-Efficient Solar Cells
Equipment for making microchips has led to solar cells that are twice as efficient as conventional ones. - Geneticists Begin Tests of an Internet for DNA
Scientists are starting to open their DNA databases online, creating a network that could pave the way for gene analysis at a new scale. <
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