May 5, 2010

Changing the Face of Engineering

Valencia Joyner has taken her place on technology’s cutting edge, and now she’s determined to help other women and minorities do the same

Who Wants Privacy?

As the Internet creeps into more aspects of daily life, an expert wonders what the effects of such widespread information sharing will be

Stoolpigeons and Patriots

A fresh look at the Cold War era, when left-leaning Jews were quickly labeled as un-American

Not a Dry Eye

Stem cells could be used to repair damaged salivary and tear-producing glands

Briefs

Local Potential

Mapping the flow of foods to cities—and finding out if locavore is the way to go

Tracking Seasonal Flu

Knowing when and where influenza peaks will prepare public health workers to combat the disease

Shedding Light on Epilepsy

Research on building blocks in the brain could lead to new therapies