Technology

Many families in Kisumu, Kenya survive by making rope out of sisal—a fierce-looking plant with sharp, sword-like leaves. The rope can be used to m...

While working for the Seattle Police Department, Melba Mitchell-Ayco wanted a way to give back to the city’s youth and close the gap for underserved c...

When Tatsuo Horiuchi retired, he decided to try his hand at art. But instead of spending money on paints and brushes, Horiuchi used what he already...

It’s one thing to metaphorically reach for the stars, but what if teenagers could actually explore space? Bjarke Gotfredsen, the founder of an e...

The human brain remains a complex mystery. But, if we dare to dream big—and have the proper tools and data to fuel those ambitions—we may one day dis...

Since she was a teenager, Omneyat Dawood Sulaiman dreamed of joining Dubai’s prestigious police force. But this was no random dream. Sulaiman’s mot...

In five short years, Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant has become the stuff of legend. In s...

Earlier this year, Libratus, an artificial intelligence, made headlines by besting poker champions from around the world in Texas Hold ‘Em. A...

In the high alpine region of Mexico, 12 hours from the country’s capital, Dr. José Luis Mosso Vazquez explores the use of virtual reality as a pa...

At the University of Texas, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is breaking stereotypes and blowing stuff up—all in a good pair of heels. Through her theatrical and d...

At the University of Notre Dame, football is sacred. Student spirit for the game pervades all of campus—if you’re not on the team, you’re certa...

The frenzied Black Friday scenes are familiar: hordes of customers pushing through the doors to get their hands on that special post-Thanksgiving...