Science & Technology
Knowledge Engineering: Computer Written Fiction
By Peter Swirski
Through the evolution of knowledge engineering, computer written fiction could be a stepping stone in technology that has yet to be defined.
A Symbol for Sustainability in London
by Katherine Jennings
London's Blackfriars Train Station is now the world's largest solar bridge.
DNA Barcoding and Citizen Science
by Ellen Jorgensen
Easy enough for kids and amateur scientists to use, you might say DNA barcoding is inherently democratic.
Your Brain on Video Games
by Trinica Sampson
Video games may one day be used to treat learning disabilities.
The Blood Bank's Fishy Solution
by Utne Reader staff
Arctic Cod may hold the key to a more efficient method for storing blood.
Fighting Bacteria with Biomimicry
By Staff, Utne Reader
Through biomimicry, researchers have developed a silicone surface for fighting bacteria that was inspired by the microscopic spikes on dragonfly wings.
Rise in Autism Travels Through Generations
By Jane Kay, from Environmental Health News
Synthetic hormones prescribed in the 1960s for fertility may have endangered multiple generations, perhaps even causing the recent rise in autism, according to new epigenetic research.
The Wello WaterWheel
by Katherine Jennings
A simple yet innovative product makes accessing clean water more sustainable.
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