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IBM says to expect 5 big changes in the next 5 years
Massive changes for food and sustainability are on the horizon. Read on to catch a glimpse of what the future has in store.
This 12-year-old girl built a robot that can find microplastics in the ocean
Empowered to tackle a micro problem on a macro scale, this 12-year-old takes on the Earth’s oceans and the plastic within it.
Indian teen builds world’s ‘lightest satellite’
Teen changes the world with the invention of a satellite small enough to hold in the palm of your hand.
The New Arecibo Message
In 1974, our greatest minds gathered to craft a message broadcast to aliens. Look at a breakdown of what this message contained.
AR app lets kids with cancer escape into an imaginary world
Watch the video to see how augmented reality can be used to help kids with cancer.
Girls Take Flight gives San Diego high school girls life-changing drone skills
Read how a group of high school students are chipping away at the gender disparity in the drone pilot industry.
The real risks of artificial intelligence
Science jouranlist Bianca Nogrady argues that we shouldn’t worry about AI taking over, but about AI solving problems incorrectly.
Here’s what’s really going on in your brain when you experience ‘FOMO’ — the fear of missing out
One negative effect of social media, at least for many people, is having the feeling that others are living better lives than they are. This article takes a deeper look at this phenomenon, known as the fear of missing out.
Shareable quotes from experts about the impact of digital life
How is life changing for people in the Digital Age? Click here to read quotations by a number of experts in the technology industry to find out how they responded to this question.
High score, low pay: why the gig economy loves gamification
How do rideshare companies attract drivers to work unpredictable hours for minimum wage? By turning work into a game.
Virtual reality can help make people more compassionate compared to other media, new Stanford study finds
In a recent study, Stanford University researchers found that virtual reality technology can help people increase enduring empathy for others.
Art + Technology = New Art Forms, Not Just New Art
Maybe you’ve always wanted to express yourself through art but didn’t feel talented enough. No problem! Technology isn’t just a shortcut to creating art; it’s the basis of whole new forms of art that you can explore.
Gitanjali Rao: Finding solutions to real problems
Seventh-grader Gitanjali Rao created a lead-in-water detection tool in response to the Flint water crisis. Watch the videos to learn more about her invention.
How Much Would It Cost To Live On Mars?
Look at the infographic for a quick breakdown of the cost to live on Mars.
Could AI help to create a meat-free world?
Reducing or eliminating meat consumption reduces our toll on Earth’s resources. Read about how people are searching for meat-free and sustainable food options.
Impossible foods: how startups are changing what we eat – in pictures
Read about companies trying to make food sustainable for us and our environment.
True Facts About Teens and Media, Now & Then
Check out this infographic which shows how technological advances have hugely changed the social interactions of teens over the last two decades.
Too Much TV Linked to Future Fast-Food Intake
Think about the time you spend each day looking at TV. How much is too much? Do you think that what you watch could lead to poor eating habits one day? Read an article that makes recommendations for media exposure.
Eating on Mars? Be Sure to Pack the Tortillas
Life on Mars is a work in progress. Six NASA volunteers took part in the HI-SEAS (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation) experiment to explore how astronauts might one day live on Mars. Investigate the importance of food preparation on such a mission.