Exploring Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with a pilot
During a stopover in Saudi Arabia, the writer strolls along the coastal road, lingers over a cup of coffee and explores the historic heart of… Read More »Exploring Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with a pilot
Researchers create 'neuromorphic' artificial skin for robots
The nervous system does an astonishing job of tracking sensory information, and it does so using signals that would drive many computer scientists crazy: a… Read More »Researchers create 'neuromorphic' artificial skin for robots
As youth sports professionalize, kids quickly become burned out
A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents hinders children's emotional well-being and leads to injuries.
Leonardo's wood charring method predates the Japanese practice
Yakisugi is a Japanese architectural technique for carbonizing the surface of wood. It has become quite popular in bioarchitecture because the charred layer protects the… Read More »Leonardo's wood charring method predates the Japanese practice
Louis V. Gerstner, who revived a faltering IBM in the 1990s, dies at 83
As an outsider, he orchestrated a comeback, shifting the company's focus from a declining mainframe computer business to consultancy and services.
Deaths in 2025: a year-long procession of giants
Marquee mentions it all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, sciences and beyond.
The US cannot expel a hate speech investigator for protected speech, the lawsuit says
“Mr. Ahmed studies and engages in civil discourse regarding the content moderation policies of major social media companies in the United States, the United Kingdom,… Read More »The US cannot expel a hate speech investigator for protected speech, the lawsuit says
China is enacting the world's strictest rules to end AI-encouraged suicide and violence
China has introduced groundbreaking rules to prevent AI chatbots from emotionally manipulating users, including what could become the world's strictest policy aimed at preventing AI-assisted… Read More »China is enacting the world's strictest rules to end AI-encouraged suicide and violence
The new billionaires of the AI boom
Like the tech booms of the past, the latest frenzy has – at least on paper – spawned a group of billionaires from smaller start-ups.
Remembering what Windows 10 did right, and how it made modern Windows more annoying
Even the required Microsoft account sign-in, one of the most complained about aspects of Windows 11, was a Windows 10 innovation: it was easier to… Read More »Remembering what Windows 10 did right, and how it made modern Windows more annoying
Uber reports sexual misconduct, but many drivers remain on the road
The company monitors passenger feedback on risky driving behavior. Some accused of serious sexual assault had previous complaints.
How Kevin Hassett Became a Trump Loyalist and Fed Chairman
Mr. Hassett's evolution from conservative economist to defender of the president's economic agenda has raised questions about how he would run the central bank.
Meet an American start-up trying to break the Chinese monopoly on rare earths
Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers.
Twins' Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite the Map of Your Country
Two brothers, both mechanical engineers, climb many of the world's high peaks to prove they have been measured wrong.
Uber allows violent criminals to drive
new video loaded: Uber allows violent criminals to drive Our reporter, Emily Steel, found that in many states, Uber's guidelines allow people with serious criminal… Read More »Uber allows violent criminals to drive
