Eyes In The Sky: Foam Drones Keep Watch On Rain Forest Trees
The autopilot toy planes, equipped with cameras, help conservationists detect illegal logging and mining earlier in the remote parts of the Amazon basin.
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'Mad Men' Finale: A Love Letter To Fans Filled With Mostly Happy Endings
AMC's Mad Men ended its seven-season run on Sunday. Fans may have loved how characters' stories were resolved, but critics may question how writers got them there.
House Approves USA Freedom Act, Extending And Revising The Patriot Act
The USA Freedom Act would extend many parts of the surveillance legislation while also barring the NSA's massive collection of Americans' phone data. The measure's fate in the Senate is uncertain.
Being A Loyal Auto Insurance Customer Can Cost You
Businesses often reward their customers with discounts for sticking with them. But some auto insurance companies may raise your premiums if they think you're unlikely to shop for a better rate.
Often Employees, Rarely CEOs: Challenges Asian-Americans Face In Tech
A new study shows that Asians and Asian-Americans are underrepresented at executive levels in five large tech companies. Four tech professionals weigh in with their experiences and perspectives.
Asian-Americans Face Challenges In Reaching Tech Leadership Roles
A new report on diversity in Silicon Valley shows that Asians and Asian-Americans are underrepresented at the management and executive levels at five large companies. Two Asian-Americans share their experiences.
She's Almost Real: The New Humanoid On Customer Service Duty In Tokyo
In Tokyo, a stylish new department store receptionist isn't a human at all. It's a lifelike silicone robot with movements so real, it's fooling some customers.
How Can Trusting Strangers Fuel An Economy?
The new currency of this economy is trust, says Rachel Botsman. Companies that rely on sharing invest in what Botsman calls "reputation capital."
Police Rethink Tactics Amid New Technologies And Social Pressure
One officer says relations with the public are "about as bad as I've seen," as a take-charge method of policing collides with a more skeptical citizenry that can record and disseminate video anywhere.
Saudi Women Can't Drive To Work; So They're Flocking To The Internet
With so many restrictions on their movements, it has never been easy for Saudi women to join the workforce. But the Internet has opened up a new range of opportunities to work from home.