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Explainer: After 4G, Why Do We Need 5G Phones?

By Nigel Linge published 9 January 14

Opinion

Santa and child take a cell phone picture

High-Tech Santa: 5 Devices to Give Old St. Nick a Boost

By Stephanie Pappas published 22 December 13

On Dasher, on Dancer, on Tablet and Pixel … in the spirit of Christmas cheer, here are five tech innovations that could help Santa Claus complete his rounds this Christmas Eve.

Communications

A male garter snake flicks its tongue on another snake in order to detect pheromones and determine whether or not it's a female.

Communicating Underground Via Chemical Signals

By Tanya Lewis published 19 December 13

Communications

The U.S. and China produce more total e-waste than any other country, according to a new map that tracks e-waste around the world.

Tracking the World's E-Waste (Infographic)

By Ross Toro published 15 December 13

The U.S. and China produce more total e-waste than any other country, according to a new map that tracks e-waste around the world.

Communications

Actor Alan Alda Challenges Scientists to Explain Color to Kids

By Megan Gannon published 11 December 13

Actor Alan Alda has a question: "What is color?" And as part of his annual Flame Challenge, he wants scientists to answer it in a way that an 11-year-old can understand.

Communications

Will Your Next Phone Be Fair Trade? (Op-Ed)

By Robbie Fordyce, Luke van Ryn published 7 December 13

Opinion Organic, cage-free or home-grown? We think about our purchasing ethics in many areas of daily life, but not often about technology.

Opinion

Metals in Your Smartphone Have No Substitutes (Op-Ed)

By Akshat Rathi published 6 December 13

Opinion A few centuries ago, there were just a few widely used materials: wood, brick, iron, copper, gold and silver. Today’s material diversity is astounding.

Opinion