Latest articles by Francie Diep
High-Tech Maps Keep Track of Wildfires
Constantly-updating online emergency maps show off their chops.
How Lasers Helped Discover Lost Honduras City
Archaeologists still need to visit the ground to determine the age of ruins that a laser system found while flying over a remote Honduran forest.
Startups Root for Cheaper Peeks at Scientific Papers
A new petition asks to make taxpayer-funded research free to everyone to read. Startups and small businesses would benefit, they say.
Self-Driving Cars Alter Road Rules
Who’s at fault if there’s an accident? And can people now text and drive?
How Tech Can Help Prevent Violence
Ideas for apps and gadgets that can warn civilians and help prosecute those responsible for atrocities.
Prescription for Worry? Drug Firms Outsource Research to Universities
A $30 million royalties sale for the University of Colorado provides a peek into tech transfer at universities.
Virtual Reality Spiders Crawl Toward Phobia Treatment
Patients can pick up and poke virtual spiders, using the new program.
Derelict NYC Phone Booths Get Smart Makeover
The booths will feature local information, as well as surveillance cameras and microphones.
A Multitouch Floor May Someday Detect Your Heart Attack
The system can call 911 if someone has a heart attack and hits the floor, or call parents if kids try to throw a party.
World Repository of Human Genetics Now Hosted by Amazon
One of science's biggest datasets gets saved on the cloud.
Future 'Smart Homes' Will Watch and Remember Your Needs
Would you want your house to watch for the signs of cognitive decline in old age?
New 3D Software Transforms Coloring Page into Animated Scene
Color in a New Zealand wildlife scene, then see it animated on your computer screen.
How Digital Forensics Can Help Reveal Online Fraud
How investigations on emails, texts, tweets and other digital data work.
How Cellulose Could Make Fibers As Strong As Steel
The woody matter in plants forms a renewable foundation for several extraordinary new materials.
Future of Long-Distance Love Is Cool But Creepy
Lovers in the future can expect distance-touch technology, virtual dates and HDTV of their partners' faces.
Cheap, Sustainable Water Filter Made from Seeds and Sand
A tree that's common to water-stressed regions could provide people with homemade water filters.
