Can once-toxic cottonseeds help feed the world?
The U.S. has approved an edible cottonseed created by a Texas A&M University scientist who was a protégé of the "father of the green revolution."
How the blind can experience shopping or a solar eclipse [video]
A California company's smart glasses and remote, live assistants are opening doors for the blind and the visually impaired.
U.S. startup finds new way to finance African businesses
Getting a loan can be tough for growing businesses in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire. One U.S. company has developed an alternative to traditional bank loans.
Team USA solves for victory at international math competition
For the third time in four years, Team USA ranked first in the International Mathematical Olympiad, the standard for excellence in youth mathematics.
Learning to code with model Karlie Kloss [video]
Find out how model Karlie Kloss' curiosity about how Instagram worked ultimately helped more than 1,000 girls and young women in America learn how to code.
Who leads the world in science and technology? [infographic]
See how the United States and other places around the world stack up in the areas of research and development, knowledge-intensive services and high-tech manufacturing.
NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson celebrates 100th birthday
Katherine Johnson, a trailblazing mathematician whose calculations for NASA were part of a blockbuster movie, just celebrated her 100th birthday.
New biometric technology helps keep borders safe
New facial-comparison technology helps catch impostors trying to sneak into the United States using other people's documents.
NASA mission in Senegal promotes scientific discovery
When an astronomy mission brought NASA to Senegal, local Senegalese scientists and community members were introduced to a new realm of scientific possibility.