Telemedicine Is Forcing Doctors to Learn ‘Webside’ Manner
In a modern twist on bedside manner, doctors are learning to communicate empathy even when their patients are hundreds of miles away.
How Scientists Predict If a Spacecraft Will Fall and Kill You
Welcome to the supremely fascinating world of object reentry risk analysis.
Virtual Therapists Help Veterans Open Up About PTSD
An artificially intelligent therapist named Ellie helps members of the military open up about their mental health.
Virtual Therapists Help Veterans Open Up About PTSD
An artificially intelligent therapist named Ellie helps members of the military open up about their mental health.
NASA’s CO2-Tracking Satellite Deconstructs Earth’s Carbon Cycle
Five new studies show how rising temperatures could push the planet's carbon sinks to their limits.
The Real Problem With Voice Assistants Like Siri Is Your Brain
Humans are terrible at multitasking. Conversational interfaces won't change that.
Baltimore Built an App to Map Opioid Overdoses in Real Time
Opioid overdoses proliferate, like a disease. A new app lets health and law-enforcement officials anticipate their spread.
The Monumental Task of Restoring Houston After Harvey
What's next for Houston? Here's what experts say recovery will look like in the weeks, months, and years to come.
What It Takes to Be an Expert Human Echolocator
Acousticians have measured the mouth-clicks of expert echolocators, turning them into computer-generated signals.
The Cadillac of First Aid Kits Could Turn Civilians into Life-Savers
Mobilize Rescue's interactive first aid kit distills 1,600-pages of triage into a life-saving app