Are Facebook’s Trending Topics Unfair?
Former Facebook workers said this week that the social media company often avoided letting news popular among conservative Americans appear in its “Trending” section.
Batteries That Last Forever Could Be Near
We all have daily problems with technology, but how many of us can fix them?
Climate Change Could Make Parts of Middle East Unlivable
Climate change may make parts of the Middle East too hot for human beings, according to a new study.
Dinosaurs Already Decreasing Before Asteroid Hit
Dinosaurs—those big prehistoric creatures— may have already been decreasing in population long before an asteroid crashed into the Earth, and killed them.
Silicon Valley Start-Ups Fueled by Immigrants
Some of the people behind the start-ups are immigrants from countries like Sri Lanka, Taiwan and China.
Researchers Repair Brain Injuries With New Cells
A group of researchers at Rice University in Texas are learning how to help the brain heal from serious injuries.
New Technology Aims to Put Audiences ‘Inside’ the Movie
A new technology might change the way people watch movies in the theater.
Hawking, Zuckerberg to Search for Life in the Universe
Last week, an international team of scientists and businessmen launched a project they hope can answer that question.
Which Apps Drain Your Phone’s Battery?
Does your mobile phone’s battery die more quickly than it once did?
Scientist Fights for Coral Reefs, Makes Science Fun
The goal of her research is to identify why some healthy coral reefs are breaking down.