How Technology Is Changing the Way We Perceive Democracy
New innovations are forcing citizens to revisit some foundational questions of governance about who should be shaping the future of the country.
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A New Deterrent System Could Help Save Bats From Wind Turbines
Jamming bats' echolocation with ultrasound is showing promise in reducing fatalities at wind energy facilities.
What Will the Success of China’s Space Program Mean for NASA?
China's achievements continue to accumulate, leading some to wonder if this could be the start of a new space race.
How the Farm Bill Could Help Spur a Rural Innovation Renaissance
With the right policy support, sparsely populated areas of the U.S. may be on the brink of becoming the country's next hub for innovation.
The Future of Computing Requires Innovation in Energy
Unless we find a new form of electronic technology that uses less energy, computing will become limited by an "energy crunch" within decades.
Should We Take Preventative Action to Mitigate the Potential Dangers of Innovation?
Technology seat belts could help prevent the next Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Is Carbon Capture and Storage the Future of Climate Change Mitigation?
Incentives in the congressional spending bill and innovation in the private sector signal that this technology may soon become a reality.
Eliminating Interpersonal Connections at the ‘Amazon Go’ Store
The e-retailer's new model of cashier-less stores has some people buzzing, but others wondering what the lack of personal contact means for the future of city life.
Hacking Cell Biology to Reinvent Clothes
The future of clothing material could come from lab-grown leather and spider silk.
Can Google Finally Create a Successful ‘Smart City’?
Many have attempted, and failed, to integrate technology into urban planning. and now Sidewalk Labs is trying it again in Toronto.