Bringing the power of computing to arts and humanities
Discover how universities like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are applying techniques of modern computing to other academic disciplines.
NASA names telescope for pioneering female astronomer
Learn how Nancy Grace Roman, NASA's first chief astronomer, became a leader in her field — and a powerful champion for women in the sciences.
Will silk replace plastic and prevent food waste?
About half of the produce grown for human consumption spoils. A silk protein could keep food from going to waste and reduce the need for plastics.
Video game part does double duty — on a submarine
The U.S. Navy is putting a game-changing piece of equipment in its latest class of nuclear-powered submarines: an Xbox controller.
These robots help farmers increase crop yields
A new robot developed by the University of Illinois helps farmers optimize their crop production by scanning crops, which means more profitable yields.
Astana joins the expo tradition: A photo review of past expos
Astana is on the world’s stage as the capital city of Kazakhstan hosts the biggest international exposition in Eurasian history. Check out past expos.
U.S. helps countries build secure 5G networks
The U.S. is helping countries build their 5G wireless networks in a safe and reliable way, without going into unmanageable debt or compromising security.
New tools help fight Ebola
New inventions from the global health startup community, with funding from USAID, are improving care — and outcomes — for Ebola patients in the DRC.
Will this device identify life on Mars?
U.S. astronaut Kate Rubins will be testing a new device that analyzes genetic material by sequencing DNA to see if it can be used in space.