This Swedish highway charges electric vehicles as they drive along
April 20, 2018, 2:21 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The 1.2-mile electrified public road between Stockholm and Arlanda Airport is the world's first.
Installation begins on Jeff Bezos' 10,000-year clock
February 21, 2018, 11:51 a.m. by John Platt
The clock is "designed to be a symbol, an icon for long-term thinking."
For a quick lesson on gene editing or blockchain, there's Five Levels of Difficulty
February 20, 2018, 5:21 p.m. by Shea Gunther
Video series challenges an expert to explain a complicated concept to people at five levels of expertise.
Polluted German cities eye free public transit
February 16, 2018, 8:42 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Several German cities are planning to fight air pollution by eliminating fares on public transport.
Robot dog opens door, fights back in startlingly human-like fashion
February 13, 2018, 4:33 p.m. by Ben Bolton
This will make you ponder the impending robot revolution.
The left lane is for passing, not for cruising
February 13, 2018, 3:19 p.m. by Starre Vartan
You slow-driving, left-lane hoggers know who you are.
Happy Darwin Day and Evolution Weekend
February 9, 2018, 3:34 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Charles Darwin's birthday has become an entire evolution-themed weekend. Here's how to celebrate.
'Completely new form of 3-D vision' found in praying mantises
February 9, 2018, 1:10 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could help inspire better robots.
Did Minneapolis just host the most public transit-dependent game in Super Bowl history?
February 5, 2018, 11:57 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Light rail emerged as an MVP in frigid Minneapolis.
Should you worry about cellphone radiation?
February 5, 2018, 11:19 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The cancer-cellphone link isn't clear, but here are the latest studies.
Mystery about life's building blocks solved by quantum study
February 4, 2018, 2:52 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Quantum theory offers an answer to one of the oldest and most fundamental questions in biochemistry.
'Science Fair' wins hearts at Sundance
February 1, 2018, 12:24 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
You’ll never look at your high-school science fair the same way again.
The Voynich Manuscript: What you need to know about the world's most mysterious book
January 30, 2018, 3:38 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, is a true head-scratcher.
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This Swedish highway charges electric vehicles as they drive along
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20 awesome projects for Raspberry Pi
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12 reasons to use a bicycle for transportation
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How fast could you travel across the U.S. in the 1800s?
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Eye-popping Icelandic crosswalk brings traffic to a crawl
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The 10 scariest roller coasters in the world
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wear within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.