Pioneers
Howard Aiken: The Original Computer Scientist
Howard Aiken conceptualized and developed the world's first large-scale computer.
Pioneers
Hidden Figures: The Unsung Heroes Behind NASA’s Breakthroughs
"Hidden Figures" tells the true story of African American women whose mathematics, engineering and computer work...
Pioneers
Culmination of Wright Brothers’ Inventions
Dec.17, 1903, was a pivitol moment in the history of aviation, the culmination of many Wright...
Frontiers
Teaching Kids To Code Teaches Them How To Think
Teaching kids to code encourages the next generation of tech leaders. Read the benefits of programming...
Science
Complex Systems Theory: How Science Solves Social Problems
A new discipline called complex systems theory uses scientific approaches to understand and predict social problems.
Tech
Art and Technology: A Conflux of Creative Genius?
From pollution-printing computers to malleable math images, art and technology are evolving to produce a new...
Science
The Light and Sound of Metamaterials
Can light and sound be manipulated? Yes, they can, and one way it's being done is...
Pioneers
From Music to Missile Defense: The Very Interesting Life of Jeff Baxter
Jeff Baxter: Rock 'n' rock guitarist, innovator — counterterrorism expert? The very interesting life of the...
Tech
Curriculum Evolution: Technology in Schools
Technology in schools has become an integral part of the teaching process. But how do educators...
Science
Making Waves: LIGO Celebrates an Anniversary of Proving Einstein’s Theory
One year ago, on February 11, 2016, LIGO announced the detection of gravitational waves for the...
Tech
Sky’s the Limit? Navigation System Technology Goes Old School for New Ideas
GPS isn't perfect: that's why teams of scientific researchers and the US military are looking for...
Science
How Behavioral Science Experts Use Predictive Analytics for Suicide Prevention
In behavioral science, predictive analytics has great potential to help prevent suicide among veterans and civilians.
Pioneers
The Big Bang and James Cronin: How a Violation Led to a Scientific Revolution
The research of Nobel-winning physicist James Cronin – who recently passed away at 84 – has...