Jul 29 2011
Crime-Fighting Face Recognition Tech Stirs Controversy
A handheld device used to recognize possible criminals could also infringe on people's privacy.
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Jul 26 2011
People from Polar Regions Have Bigger Brains
They're not more intelligent, but the bigger brain (and eyeball) size permits better vision in areas with less sunlight.
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Jun 27 2011
Volkswagen Shows Off Auto Pilot For Cars
The technology allows a car to drive semi-automatically at speeds of up to 80 mph on highways.
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May 27 2011
Observing Our Nearest Star, Safely
Astronomer Mark Thompson is getting ready for summer, sharing some important solar astronomy advice.
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May 25 2011
‘Tears in Space Don’t Run Down Your Face’
Tears in microgravity sure can be a hassle when you're on a spacewalk, as one astronaut found out today.
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May 25 2011
‘Tears in Space Don’t Run Down Your Face’
Tears in microgravity sure can be a hassle when you're on a spacewalk, as one astronaut found out today.
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May 19 2011
Eyes Take Gossip to the Heart
Hearing something bad about someone unfamiliar could make that person more recognizable.
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Apr 19 2011
Crabs Use Stats to Dodge Predators
Fiddler crabs make up for their poor vision by using statistics to determine threats.
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Apr 05 2011
‘Bionic Eye’ Implant Offers Hope to the Blind
A tiny video camera on a pair of glasses captures images and converts them into electrical signals that are fed to an electrode array that is surgically implanted in the patient's eye.
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Mar 23 2011
Exploring the Universe with the Naked Eye
Practical astronomy doesn't necessarily require expensive telescopes. Astronomer Mark Thompson shares some tips on how to explore the night sky using just your eyes.
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