'Shirtstorm' Leads To Apology From European Space Scientist
As the Rosetta mission made history by putting a lander on a comet, one of its leading scientists drew wide criticism for wearing a shirt featuring lingerie-clad women.
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Facebook Rolls Out New, Simpler Privacy Policy
The new privacy guidelines are one-third their previous length. But experts say it doesn't change how much data the company will continue to gather from users.
How Kodak's Shirley Cards Set Photography's Skin-Tone Standard
Named for the original model — an employee of Kodak — the portraits were used by photo labs to calibrate printers. But until the 1970s, that model was always white.
Ebola In 3-D: A Video Game To Guide Health Care Workers Through A Ward
Oh no, I touched my face! Uh-oh, I sat on a bed. A hackathon is developing a video game to train doctors and nurses volunteering for Ebola duty in West Africa.
Innovation: Smart Yoga Mat Could Help You Find Your Zen
The SmartMat is an intelligent yoga mat that records the user's movements and makes adjustments to improve yoga practice. The creators have a prototype and plan to ship the final product in July.
After Ferguson, Police Body Cameras Catching On
The Columbia, Mo., police department gave its officers body cameras in July, saying they could help exonerate officers from claims of abuse of force. After Ferguson, the demand for cameras surged.
The Prosthetics Industry Gets A Human Touch
The prosthetics industry is rapidly growing, allowing patients to better customize their devices, control them using their nervous system, and even regain a sense of touch.
'Ello' Aims For A Return To Ad-Free Social Networking
Ello is the viral social network of the moment. Ad-free, invitation-only and with the option of anonymity, it's generating tons of chatter as the latest alternative to Facebook.
The Forgotten Female Programmers Who Created Modern Tech
The Innovators, Walter Isaacson's new book, tells the stories of the people who created modern computers. Women, who are now a minority in computer science, played an outsize role in that history.
The Data You're OK Sharing And What You Don't Want Others To See
People consider their personal health information to be more sensitive than their religious views or purchasing habits, according to a survey on privacy by the Pew Research Center.