A new approach to DNA sequencing provides longer gene "reads" at 99.9% accuracy.

July 1, 2012 4:00pm | By Audrey Quinn

Thanks to a new technique from the Netherlands, those who can't speak or move may soon be able to communicate using only their minds.

July 1, 2012 2:00pm | By Sarah Korones

Researchers have developed a new system that wirelessly tracks swimmers' movements and uses sensor technology to help them train.

July 1, 2012 1:29pm | By Amy Kraft

Analysts predict growth in the smart glass market.

July 1, 2012 6:45am | By Amy Kraft

London is certainly in the public eye with the Olympic Games around the corner. How has it evolved as a city--and can its success be judged by the designs of its skyscrapers and parks?

June 30, 2012 8:18pm | By Reena Jana

How is the CitizenM hotel chain able to offer high end accommodations for midsize budgets?

June 30, 2012 8:17pm | By Sun Joo Kim

New investment in biodefense offers a "dramatic step forward," said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

June 30, 2012 7:32pm | By Claire Lambrecht

New research shows that our minds have no trouble making sense of super-short commercials.

June 30, 2012 7:08pm | By Sarah Korones

How publishing companies are trying to attract new readers to new writers and young readers to old writers.

June 30, 2012 8:41am | By Sun Joo Kim

They don't dance for you, but these shoes will track the movements of your feet and let you know when you step out of line.

June 30, 2012 2:00am | By Amy Kraft

Cities around the world are introducing driverless electric pods that can take individuals from point A to B without making stops.

June 30, 2012 1:00am | By Amy Kraft

An average app posted may bring up to $8,000 to its publisher. But as with any business, there is no magic bullet; just a lot of hard work, positive attitude, perseverance -- and marketing.

June 29, 2012 2:49pm | By Joe McKendrick

These oxygen-filled microparticles deliver 15 minutes worth of oxygen with a single intravenous injection. For patients who aren't breathing, this could prevent heart attacks and brain damage.

June 29, 2012 12:20pm | By Janet Fang

We've come a long way, baby.

June 29, 2012 7:54am | By Andrew Nusca

Humans are now considered to be the greatest force on the geology of Earth. Can we use the same technological innovation that got us to a population of 7 billion to save us from dying out?

1 | June 29, 2012 7:54am | By Christie Nicholson

"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about imbalances in size, wealth and influence.

1 | June 29, 2012 4:55am | By Andrew Nusca

From Liberia to Sri Lanka, these dudes lead the wave of economic development. Watch 'em ride in West Africa.

June 29, 2012 4:26am | By Mark Halper

What does it mean when only a handful of companies control a third of the traffic on the Internet?

2 | June 29, 2012 4:17am | By Mari Silbey

BUENOS AIRES--An inexpensive new Argentine robot aims to save local farm workers from dangerous chemicals. It might also bring agricultural automation to countries throughout the developing world.

1 | June 29, 2012 3:00am | By Ian Mount

Meet Dan Mathieson, mayor of one of the most innovative cities in the world.

3 | June 29, 2012 3:00am | By Amy Kraft