january 2013

Science

2013 Prediction: Crowdfunding Pays Off

Crowdfunding models like Kickstarter took off in 2012--now we'll wait and see how transformative those models are.

By Cliff Ransom Posted 01.11.2013 at 2:00 pm 5 Comments

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2013 Prediction: Science Funding Remains Strong

Barack Obama's second term should see the same focus on funding science and technology--although the budget ax is looming.

By Juliet Eilperin Posted 01.09.2013 at 10:00 am 7 Comments

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Clever Measures: Three Projects That Reimagine Conventional Calculating

New ways to keep time, count bees, and spot energy leaks in your home

By Miriam Kramer Posted 01.07.2013 at 12:09 pm 1 Comment

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2013 Prediction: Asia Takes Two Routes To Space

China and India have different ambitions in space, but missions from both countries will help us better understand the cosmos.

By Valerie Ross Posted 01.07.2013 at 9:00 am 3 Comments

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2013 Prediction: Climate Scientists Say It Again

Two statements on climate change will set the record straight--as long as nuanced differences from past reports aren't exaggerated.

By Curtis Brainard Posted 01.04.2013 at 10:00 am 11 Comments

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2013 Prediction: Stem Cells Sidestep Controversy

New techniques will circumvent ethical concerns, and maybe lead us to the medical holy grail.

By Clay Risen Posted 01.03.2013 at 10:00 am 7 Comments

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Gadgets

2013 Prediction: Hackers Attack Mobile Phones

Your mobile phone could soon be a mobile spy.

By Robert Lemos Posted 01.02.2013 at 9:00 am 5 Comments

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2013 Prediction: Physics Enters A New Era

After the Higgs boson, what new discoveries will we make?

By Sean Carroll Posted 01.01.2013 at 9:00 am 21 Comments

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Technology

Inside China's Secret Arsenal

The Chinese government is rapidly building a bigger, more sophisticated military. Here’s what they have, what they want, and what it means for the U.S.

By Peter W. Singer Posted 12.20.2012 at 9:00 am 53 Comments

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Science

Why Wild Animals Are Moving Into Cities, And What To Do About It

Global warming and environmental destruction are driving coyotes, bears and mountain lions out of their habitats, but that's only part of the reason why so many animals call the city home.

By John Mahoney Posted 12.19.2012 at 9:01 am 6 Comments