2015-04-29 Are We Safer Without Pilots in the Cockpit?
Last month, 150 people were killed when Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed in the French Alps. Officials say the co-pilot flew…
2015-04-27 Improved Seeds Could Help Africa Feed Itself
Large governmental organizations controlled the production of seeds in Africa for many years. Owners of small farms had to buy…
2015-04-24 Looking to Webb Telescope on Hubble 25th Anniversary
Before the Hubble Space Telescope, people saw the field of astronomy differently than they do today. American spacecraft did provide…
2015-04-16 Changing Gene in Plant Could Yield More Crops
Plants have a “biological clock” that tells them when to produce leaves, seeds and other growth. A new study says…
2015-04-16 Motor-Free Device Reduces Stress from Walking
Devices that help people walk were once thought to be difficult, if not impossible, to design. Until recently, such a…
2015-04-14 Seoul Demonstrates Environmental Investments at Climate Change Conference
The South Korean capital Seoul demonstrated some of its investments in technology at a climate change conference earlier this month.…
2015-04-11 Study: Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals Expected to Grow
A new study has found the amount of antibiotics given to farm animals is expected to increase by two-thirds over…
2015-04-10 Apple Makes ‘the Best Smartwatch,’ Not for Everyone
After several days of using the new Apple Watch, many reviewers called it “the best smart watch” but others wondered…
2015-04-04 Dispute About Genetically Engineered Rice
Scientists in the Philippines are working to make changes to rice. They hope these changes will help solve one of…
2015-03-27 NASA to Study Astronaut on Yearlong Mission in Space
An American astronaut is beginning a year long trip in space. NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly is traveling to the International…
2015-03-18 Volunteers Get Taste of Mars in Hawaii
For generations, people have dreamed of traveling to Mars to explore Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. NASA and other space agencies…
2015-03-15 Iran’s Next Step in Building a ‘Halal’ Internet
For years, officials in Iran have talked about building what they call a “Halal Internet” – an Internet for Iranians…
2015-03-10 Solar Powered Plane Starts World Tour
A Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators…
2015-03-10 Is Apple Watch Getting Closer to Our Hearts?
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, showed off their newest device, the Apple Watch. Mr. Cook said it is the…
2015-03-09 Iran, US Increase Cyberattacks Despite Nuclear Talks
A newly published report says Iran and the United States have increased cyberattacks, even as their top diplomats are working…