WASHINGTON — Medical milestone or privacy invasion? A tiny computer chip approved Wednesday for implantation in a patient’s arm can speed vital information about a patient’s medical history to doctors and hospitals. FDA approves computer chip for humans … Continue reading
Ladar Levison shuttered his 10-year-old secure e-mail business in August, citing cryptic threats from the government. Lavabit’s appeal: We’re actually not required to wiretap our own users … Continue reading
Having 20 tabs open on your laptop while Snapchatting with your best friend, eating a sandwich, and listening to Taylor Swift is overwhelming. And makes you mean. What Multitasking Does To Your Brain … Continue reading
Respect is not something you can conjure or demand, no matter how often you sing Aretha’s anthem. Respect is earned. And often the people who are most respected don’t have to try to earn it. They simply take action in … Continue reading
Tis the season of candy-corn binges, gross-out scares and girls dressed in slutty animal costumes. A Bewitching Tour of “Hocus Pocus” Filming Locations … Continue reading
“The scientific research conducted so far has not detected any significant hazards directly connected with the use of genetically engineered crops. Massive Review Reveals Consensus on GMO Safety … Continue reading
The Cheetah robot was born in 2012. The speedy four-legged bot could run at 29 miles per hour —outpacing Usain Bolt — while tethered to a power supply. Now, the cat’s off the leash. Wireless WildCat Robot Can Run a … Continue reading
Your computer can be hacked. Your phone can get hacked. Your e-mail account. Your Facebook account. And even… your brain. AsapSCIENCE explains how we’re coming up with ways to use technology—special lasers!—to hack our brains. Can Your Brain Be Hacked? … Continue reading
Yes, we should re-think it and abandon it. At least so far as a rigid construct of work goes. One of the most unchanged elements of our life today is our optimal work time or how long we should work … Continue reading
If you’re like most people, you feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the amount of email you receive. You would rather spend time on high-impact projects instead of digging through your inbox. How Effective People Handle Email … Continue reading