Science & Technology
Menstrual Man: The Sanitary Pad Movement Sweeping Across India
by Trinica Sampson
How one dropout-turned-entrepreneur revolutionized menstrual sanitation for women in developing nations.
The World's Most Innovative Water Pump
by Trinica Sampson
How the NSP Solar Pump will modernize access to sanitary drinking water around the world.
Go Baby Go: Toy Cars for Kids with Disabilities
by Trinica Sampson
Disabled kids can now receive physical therapy while driving their own modified cars.
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.
