Obama’s Sputnik Analogy Still on the Pad
Looking to goose American participation in science, math and technology, President Obama's "Sputnik moment" lacks the urgency and clarity of the original.
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Battleground Cyberspace
A stealthy flash drive attack emphasizes that hackers are toying with cyber warfare between sovereign states.
Don’t Panic. It’s Only the Internet.
International treaties aren't the way to combat cyber sabotage.
Voting Technology Research Gets In-Depth
As election systems technology in America is getting more advanced, is the real world catching up to the laboratory?
Forensics in Three Dimensions
For the first time, a tool allows researchers to identify the ancestry of the remains of children, which may help solve some forensic cold cases.
The Real Science Gap
It's not insufficient schooling or a shortage of scientists. It's a lack of job opportunities. Americans need the reasonable hope that spending their youth preparing to do science will provide a satisfactory career.
The Next Apollo Project in 140 Characters
Innovators are being asked to friend Uncle Sam as the next good ideas for the government are being sought through social networks.
Better Weapons Don’t Make for Shorter Wars
In spite of major advances in offensive military technology, researcher Marco Nilsson says the most cost-efficient weapon is a motivated soldier fighting a defensive war.
Google Street View Ruffles European Feathers
Whether a government or a private company gathers data, Europeans get nervous.
Nelson Mandela’s Penalty Kick
As the globe catches World Cup fever, our Peter Nardi sees a little hidden scamming among the confetti.