| Smart Takes |
| Should we be allowed to choose our kids' genes? Genetic engineering advancements mean that we may soon be able to choose our children's genes. To what to degree is it ethical? And does it really matter? Read the full story |
| Business Brains |
| Better data analytics needed to help control government spending: survey Federal managers say business analytics may help them tighten up their operations by better identifying waste and inefficiencies. But most do not have the tools or management support to undertake... Read the full story |
| Pure Genius |
| Taking the guesswork out of home water filtration Water: how do we know what to filter or how best to filter it? We called Tom Bruursema, GM of Drinking Water Treatment Units Certification at NSF International. Read the full story |
| Intelligent Energy |
| Snowmelt sparks a water and wind energy war in Pacific Northwest Hydroelectricity from a gushing Columbia River overloads the grid, shutting down thousands of wind turbines. A government utility prioritizes hydro. Wind companies cry foul. Salmon get caught in... Read the full story |
| Thinking Tech |
| Video: Can odd-looking 'diwheel' be electric vehicle of the future? The Electric Diwheel is neither a car or motorcycle. Instead, it functions by borrowing design principles from both. Read the full story |
| Science Scope |
| Video: Machine scoops up, deposits ketchup -- in same shape This must be seen to be believed. The Japanese robotic hand SWITL can scoop up a splotch of ketchup and then set it back down again -- all without changing its shape. Read the full story |
| Rethinking Healthcare |
| Washington rules: Employers can fire you if you smoke medical marijuana Last Thursday, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that if you were a medical marijuana user, your employer could fire you for your medical marijuana use, even if you were prescribed to use the... Read the full story |
| Solving Cities |
| Will Google's self-driving car lead to more sprawl? Google's self-driving car is cool, but will it lead to more sprawl? Or is it a worry for another day? Read the full story |
| Transport Theory |
| China wants to build high-speed rail beyond its own borders China wants to build a rail network that would connect the country to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Read the full story |
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