Are recipes really dead? I don't think so. Chef Tyler Florence thinks smartphone-based "micro-cooking content" is the way of the future, but I think cookbooks will always have their place. By Katherine Martinko in Culture December 14, 2017
Stretchable fabric powers gadgets with sweat The fabric could be used in clothing to power wearable electronics. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology December 13, 2017
France will ban cell phones in elementary schools Starting September 2018, students under age 15 will not be allowed to use their phones at any point during the school day. By Katherine Martinko in Culture December 12, 2017
Order dinner from the dashboard of your Denali with GM's Marketplace Can't use your cellphone in the car to order your food? Don't worry, you can play with your dashboard instead. By Lloyd Alter in Cars December 5, 2017
Solar powered supercapacitor produces hydrogen fuel and electricity The technology could lead to cheaper hydrogen cars in the future. By Megan Treacy in Gadgets November 28, 2017
What's the real cost of convenience? Tech innovations have made our lives easier in many ways, but not always better. By Katherine Martinko in Culture November 27, 2017
Forget Bitcoin; it's the blockchain that might change everything It could tell us about the food that we eat and the buildings we live in. By Lloyd Alter in Economics November 27, 2017
DARPA turning plants into stealth environmental sensors Using the plant's natural defense mechanisms, the agency is working to develop spies in the natural world. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology November 22, 2017
What to get a teenager for Christmas: a DIY muon detector For the technical teen or anyone with curiosity about harnessing cosmic rays to explore the environment around them. 4 hour build time. Bonus points for entrepreneurial skills By Christine Lepisto in Gift Guides November 21, 2017
3 phone cases made from sustainable materials Made from upcycled or biodegradable materials, these phone cases are as beautiful as they are eco-friendly. By Katherine Martinko in Gadgets November 21, 2017
7 strategies for keeping kids entertained without screens You CAN raise a child without a smartphone or tablet, and here's how to do it. By Katherine Martinko in Family November 20, 2017
Microsoft cutting emissions by 75% by 2030 The action will prevent 10 million metric tons of carbon emissions. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology November 14, 2017
What happens to old smartphones? From grinding to melting, e-waste recycling is a sadly inefficient and ecologically disastrous business. By Katherine Martinko in Corporate Responsibility November 14, 2017
Help track mosquitoes with your smartphone Calling all citizen scientists! Stanford needs your help monitoring the disease-spreading insects. By Megan Treacy in Gadgets November 7, 2017
Millennial parents, a.k.a. Parennials, are tech addicts It's time for a nap? Turn on an app! But who does this really benefit? By Katherine Martinko in Family November 6, 2017
Put those screens away before bed! A number of factors contribute to making pre-bedtime media use far more damaging to kids than it is for adults. By Katherine Martinko in Health November 3, 2017
Four ways that falling back from Daylight Saving Time can kill you We go through this ridiculous change for no good reason at all, yet it is unhealthy and dangerous. By Lloyd Alter in Health November 3, 2017
Mini wastewater treatment plant produces energy, clean water and fertilizer The units will be coupled with shipping container toilet and bath houses for use in developing regions. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology November 1, 2017