Hoping to aid veterans, Ohio teen invents physical therapy device
Source: CBS News
Many teens enjoy tinkering with simple robots, but a 14-year-old in Ohio has turned this fun hobby into a mission to help others.
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Food: How Altered?
Source: National Geographic
Learn more about genetically-engineered food in this article of frequently asked questions.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office
Beginning with its first inductee, Thomas Edison, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has each year honored the hard work and ingenuity of often-unsung innovators. Explore the database to learn more about Elijah McCoy and his fellow inventors.
Beauty Is in the Brain of the Beholder
Source: LiveScience
Studies show that beauty exists as an abstract concept in the brain which implies it is a perception rather than a reality.
How social media is helping Nepal rebuild after two big earthquakes
Source: Quartz
As the effects of the recent earthquake in Nepal became clear, many people have turned to social media to help them locate loved ones and help those affected.
As Life Slips By: Why Eye Movement Doesn’t Blur the Picture
Source: ScienceNewsline
A molecular “glue” has been discovered that builds the brain connections that keep visual images clear and still, even as objects or your eyes move.
How pickpockets trick your mind
Source: BBC
The key to a successful pickpocket isn’t sleight of hand, but knowing about how our brains work, according to neuroscientist Susana Martinez-Conde.
How Technology Shaped the Civil War
Source: Scientific American
Besides weapon technology, other innovations, such as newspapers and prosthetics, flourished in the Civil War era.
How Technology Makes Us Better Social Beings
Source: Smithsonian
Contradicting other studies, sociologist Keith Hampton has found that social networks like Facebook have connected people more than separated them.
From World’s Fair to Maker Faire: Isaac Asimov
Source: Make Magazine
In 1964, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov made predictions of many technological advancements. Many are here today. Will your work in the future bring more of his visions into our lives?