February 2008

Think kids can't change the world? Think again!

What makes investors do the wrong thing, all together, pretty much all the time?

And should we humans be worried?

Unlock your Canon digital camera's hidden features by replacing its firmware with a hacked version

Environmentalists and everyday air travelers alike are growing increasingly aware of the airline industry's greenhouse-gas problem. As demands for greener air travel grow, will technology come to the rescue of the jumbo jet?

For astronauts on the ISS, a new robot means fewer risky spacewalks

A paper-thin GPS unit that could help the postal service put an end to mail delays

Or at least keep your teeth cavity-free. A growing chorus of medical researchers say our bacteria-killing zealotry is misguided. Instead of fighting bugs, they argue, we should train them to do our bidding and then set them loose in our bodies. The trouble is keeping them there

Precious metals in your car burn up the dirty exhaust, with no flame to be seen

A hacked-together flashlight that can shine for miles