Latest articles by Elizabeth Peterson
25 Scientific Tips For Raising Happy (& Healthy) Kids
Studies show these parenting styles can get kids started on the right path in life.
27 oddest medical cases
Here's a look at the strangest medical cases that doctors have reported.
Sex Toys & Coffee Art: Obscure (and Fascinating) Tech Takes Over CES 2016
From fuzzy robotic tails for humans to "literary" sex toys, here are some of the most obscure (and, arguably, the most fun) tech products from this year's consumer electronics show.
Pocket-Sized Device Charges Your Phone with Water
A new portable fuel cell charger can charge a smartphone or tablet by combining saltwater and oxygen, say while you're basking in the sun on the beach.
Tech for Tots: The Coolest Products for Kids at CES 2016
Move over grownups, this year's consumer electronics show is all about tech for kids.
CES 2016: Your Favorite Tech Is Finally Growing Up
Drones, 3D printing and virtual reality tech are all having coming-of-age moments at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Space Bots & Android Waste Collectors: What's Ahead for Robotics
In 2015, it was a good year to be a robot. But next year might be even better.
Disney's New Robot Scales Walls…Like Spidey
If Spider-Man had a robot sidekick, this would be it.
Google Glass Redux: High-Tech Wearable Gets Ready for Business
Google Glass is alive, and it could be coming to a workplace near you.
Mattel Goes High-Tech with Virtual Reality View-Master Toy
One of your favorite childhood playthings just got a modern makeover.
From Blood Rain to Green Poo: 10 Weirdest Science Stories of 2015
Things got pretty weird this year.
Pocket-Size Device Turns Smartphone into a High-Powered Microscope
A new pocket-size microscope could give you a closer look at the world around you.
Venomous Sea Snake Washes Up on California Beach, Surprising Scientists
Two venomous sea snakes have washed up on Southern California beaches in 2015.
Futuristic Kicks: 3D-Printed Sneakers Are Tailor-Made to Your Feet
Adidas' new shoes will meet your "cushioning needs."
Santa Watch! How to Track Saint Nick This Christmas
There are many ways to keep tabs on the big guy in red.
Here’s How To Extend Your iPhone’s Battery Life
Cellphone batteries: Few things in the tech world are as derided as these small, but oh-so-necessary, components.
Adorable 'Star Wars' BB-8 Droid Brought to Life with 3D Printing
The force is strong with this one.
New X Prize Challenge: Map Ocean Floor
Attention, sea-loving explorers: There's a $7 million reason to get serious about your passion for ocean research right now.
Deck the Halls — Scientifically! 5 Smart Tips for Holiday Decorating
Decking the halls is easy when you have science on your side.
Water Art: Phytoplankton Bloom Turns Ocean into a Masterpiece
This phytoplankton bloom looks like a van Gogh painting.
Photos: Rubbish Piles & Roman Mosaics Unearthed in Historical English City
Not far from where the English king Richard III was buried, archaeologists have uncovered some everyday treasures.
Bon Voyage: US Navy's Futuristic Destroyer Sails Out to Sea
The futuristic destroyers will one day be home to sci-fi-worthy weapons.
