Computer Science
It's an important step towards the development of quantum computers.
Visions of Star Trek's "replicator" in your kitchen.
New technology could change the way things are made - and the world economy.
Isaac Asimov's thoughts about robots have found new vitality.
When the going gets rough bacteria must choose to adapt or hunker down.
Mechanical engineers study snakes' sophisticated frictional properties to build more nimble rescue robots.
Researchers are beginning to understand what makes people overweight and developing math tools to address the global problem.
Blocking infectious disease depends to a surprising degree on taking local steps.
A 'heart in a box' could keep donated cardiac organs viable for over eight hours.
Science and technical awards give credit to innovators behind spectacular visual effects and animation techniques.
Maintaining wildlife habitat connections under pressures of human development requires new problem solving techniques.