Science-Technology

Hair dye ‘CSI’ could help police solve crimes By | February 18, 2015
Hair dyes could turn into valuable clues at crime scenes.
Can Pheromones Get You A Date? By | February 9, 2015
Is there such a thing as love at first smell?
The New (R)Age: Driverless Cars By | February 7, 2015
Three amazing women scientists you’ve never heard of (video) By | February 2, 2015
The Woman Who Saved the U.S. Space Race (And Other Unsung Scientists)
Luna smart mattress will turn off lights when you go to sleep, get coffee ready when you’re wa By | January 29, 2015
The device is being funded through a campaign on Indiegogo, which promises to “Turn Your Bed into a Smartbed”
Acer monitor brings 4K UHD performance to the desktop By | January 29, 2015
A monitor such as this Acer obviously isn't for everyone. But if 4K performance is important to you, this is a good place to start your due diligence.
Eyeglasses that turn into sunglasses — at your command By John R. Reynolds, Ph.D. | January 28, 2015
A new kind of glasses go from clear to shaded on command.
Detecting chemical weapons with a color-changing film By Timothy M. Swager, Ph.D. | January 28, 2015
Scientists are developing thin films that change color from white to blue in response to chemical weapons.
How do moisturizers work? (video) By | January 26, 2015
Transepidural water loss
Toward a cocaine vaccine to help addicts kick the habit By Kim D. Janda, Ph.D. | January 21, 2015
To combat cocaine abuse, scientists are working on a vaccine that blocks the drug's buzz.
Smart keyboard cleans and powers itself — and can tell who you are By Zhong Lin Wang, Ph.D. | January 21, 2015
A smart keyboard that can tell who you are could help boost cybersecurity.
Chemistry Life Hacks for Winter Survival By | January 20, 2015
CES 2015 points toward the future of our gadgets By | January 15, 2015
Here are some of the products I wish I'd seen the most at this year's CES.
Honeybee hive sealant promotes hair growth in mice By Ken Kobayashi, Ph.D. | January 7, 2015
A natural sealant from honeybee hives could hold clues to new hair loss therapies.
Are We Too Clean? By | December 24, 2014
Germs:The research is showing that the 'germs' we do our best to exterminate with antibacterial sprays are not our enemies after all
Wrench and Socket—Via Email By | December 21, 2014
3D printer at the international space station
Star Trek TNG goes out with a bang on Blu-ray By | December 17, 2014
If you're a Trekkie waiting to finish off your set, it's a definite must have
Navy creates robotic underwater drone that looks and swims like a shark By | December 17, 2014
Cue the Jaws theme.
The surprising history of tinsel By | December 16, 2014
Find out all about tinsel's chemistry history in this very special holiday episode of Speaking of Chemistry.
BlueDriver gives car owners insight into their autos’  innards By | December 11, 2014
The $99 BlueDriver consists of a little black plastic thingy you attach to your car's on board data port and interacts with an app you install on your Android or iOS smart phone or tablet
Baking Soda Life Hacks (CLH Vol. 4) By | December 8, 2014
There’s probably a box of it in your fridge or cupboard, and it has a million uses: baking soda.
Parrot drones are pricey but interesting - and frustrating -  toys By | December 4, 2014
These drones from Parrot are an interesting idea and could be a lot of fun, though I wonder about the price for what you're getting.
Power charge your phone at the café By Israel21c | December 3, 2014
Starbucks and Powermat roll out revolutionary wireless charging stations to banish ‘dead battery anxiety.’
3-D printers bring microscopic structures to life (video) By | December 2, 2014
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Renny links your cellphone to your home, while Tip ‘n Split helps math-challenged tippers By | November 28, 2014
Tip 'n Split could be a boon if you're as tech-challenged as you are math-challenged. And at about 20 bucks, it's a pretty cheap gadget or gift
Why Does Washington Want to Hide Science Data From the Public? By Nicolas Loris | November 18, 2014
The administration should welcome an opportunity to give the public access to the science and data to ensure politicians aren’t altering the outcomes
Webcam users unwittingly broadcasting to the world By | November 18, 2014
Surveillance technology has advanced to the point that installation experts are no longer required
Darbeevision’s Darblet makes high def look even higher By | November 14, 2014
Darbee claims its visual magic increases depth perception and sharpness - and the overall realism of the picture - on any display at any resolution up to 4K, including 3D
Video: First images of ESA spacecraft approaching comet By | November 12, 2014
Phil Keating reports from Miami
Accidental Discoveries That Changed The World - Reactions By | November 10, 2014
Here are some of those happy accidents that ended up changing the world.