Tech

  1. Math

    Hidden Figures highlights three black women who were vital to the U.S. space program

    "Hidden Figures" tells the untold story of the "human computers" who were essential to the launch of the U.S. space program.

    By Emily Conover
  2. Tech

    Cells snack on nanowires

    Human cells eat silicon nanowires in a process called phagocytosis. Nanowire-infused cells could be a step towards biological electronic devices.

    By Meghan Rosen
  3. Computing

    Year in review: AlphaGo scores a win for artificial intelligence

    AlphaGo’s triumph over its human opponent provides a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence.

    By Thomas Sumner
  4. Tech

    Caterpillar robot uses squishy, 3-D printed legs to inch and crawl

    Squishy, 3-D printed legs help a caterpillar robot switch between inching and crawling, and offer sensory info about the world.

    By Meghan Rosen
  5. Tech

    Rise of reusable rockets signals a new age of spaceflight

    Successful landings by SpaceX and Blue Origin raise the prospect of cheaper and more efficient spaceflight.

    By Emily DeMarco
  6. Tech

    Five challenges for self-driving cars

    Scientific and technical experts weigh in on the biggest hurdles for autonomous vehicles, and how ongoing research will help.

    By Laurel Hamers
  7. Materials Science

    Graphene Silly Putty detects pitter-patter of spider footsteps

    Sensor made of graphene and Silly Putty can detect pulse, breathing — and spider feet.

    By Emily Conover
  8. Tech

    Zippy new jumping bot catches air again and again

    Leaping robot can bounce from floor to wall, parkour-style, and, like a bush baby, uses a “super-crouch” to get extra oomph out of jumps.

    By Meghan Rosen
  9. Science & Society

    Readers respond to the SN 10, and awards for Science News

    The human side of science, cool cloth and more in reader feedback.

    By Science News Staff
  10. Tech

    Double-charging material makes a run in the sun extra powerful

    Textile stores energy from the sun and a person’s movements to power devices.

    By Laurel Hamers
  11. Tech

    New technique shows cells’ molecules in color

    A new electron microscopy technique reveals cellular details in multicolor

    By Laurel Hamers
  12. Tech

    Artificial intelligence needs smart senses to be useful

    Editor in chief Eva Emerson discusses the future of artificial intelligence.

    By Eva Emerson