Tech

Snowbot Wars–Can Robots Dig Us Out?

The yearly Autonomous Snowplow Competition challenges engineers to build giant snow-clearing Roombas.
Duncan Geere
2 min read
A group of protesters walk along a street wearing costumes.

What Low-Income Areas Can Teach Silicon Valley About Tech

The tech industry is at the heart of gentrification disputes in many cities–but it doesn't have to be.
Ros Donald
4 min read
A speaker made from a rolled-up piece of paper.

What Does Paper Offer Our Understanding of Electronics?

Paper craft circuits can make learning around electronics more appealing and accessible.
Georgina Voss
2 min read

How a Musician Used Beats to Build a Better GPS

How trying to tie sounds to place led to a breakthrough in geolocation.
David Hambling
3 min read