Tag Archives: Technology

Platforms: Submersibles

Exploring the deep sea poses many challenges for scientists. Read this article to learn about the submersible technology scientists use to study deep-water ecosystems. Click on the links to find out more about each type of submersible.

The ‘Canali’ and the First Martians

In 1894, Percival Lowell looked through his telescope and believed he saw canals on Mars. He thought they were proof of intelligent life on that planet. But were they really canals? Read about what Lowell actually saw and the effect of his theory on people’s imaginations.

Teen Inventor Alexis Lewis on Youth and the Innovative Spirit

Get inspired by this teenager, who applies her ingenuity to solve practical problems in lifesaving ways.

X-Ray Vision Archaeology Reveals Holocaust Escape Tunnel

The Holocaust nearly obliterated the once-vibrant Jewish population of Lithuania. Learn about how a small band of prisoners made a daring escape so that they could bear witness and how modern researchers have found proof of this event.

How did 16 photographs change the way we see the world?

Photography has helped us to see things we couldn’t see with our eyes. It has captured important moments in time. It has even helped to some of the mysteries of the universe. Click through the features at this link to see some of the most significant photos of all time.

Mind-reading robots are no longer science fiction

Scientists have created a robot that can be controlled with brain waves and subtle hand gestures. This paves the way for more responsive and intuitive robots. Are robot butlers and personal care workers in our future?

The five: underwater discoveries

Though we typically think of archaelogy as occuring on land, subaquatic archaelogists explore ancient underwater sites. This article describes some of their important discoveries.

Dogs Can Sniff Out Cancer With Nearly 97% Accuracy, Says Study

Dogs are humanity’s best friends, but we may have even more reason to love them. Read the article to learn more about how dogs could be the key to detecting cancer in people.

The World Wide Web: The Invention That Connected The World

The World Wide Web recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Read about how the internet as we know it was developed and how it transformed the world.

Poll Shows Americans Shun Physical Robots But Welcome Smart Home Assistants

Why do Americans distrust robots? Do we have anything to fear? Read information from both sides of the debate.

Looking for Life Beyond Earth: Martian Discoveries

Could humans one day live on Mars? Read about the research and exploration being done to determine if that is a real possibility.

Biomimicry: technology inspired by nature

This article provides examples of past, present, and future technology inspired by nature.

Smartphones may serve as digital security blankets

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, found that access to smartphones distracts people from negative situations and also serves as social support.

Girl Scouts Take on Cyber Security

Girl Scouts earning cybersecurity badges are not only preparing to combat modern threats, they may help decrease the inequality in STEM fields.

11 dramatic ways the world has changed in the last 20 years alone

According to this article, the widespread use of smartphones and social media are two of the most significant developments of the past two decades. What are some of the other major ways the world has changed in the last 20 years?

AI is sending people to jail—and getting it wrong

Can the legal system rely on artificial intelligence to make fair recommendations for sentencing criminals? Or do these technologies perpetuate historical biases against low-income and minority communities? Read to learn more.