Smart Takes

NASA’s manned space program needs a goal, destination and timetable, experts say

In light of President Obama's recent elimination of NASA's planned moon missions, the agency's manned space program needs a goal, destination and timetable, experts say.

John Dodge and Dana Blankenhorn

Thinking Tech

There is a simple answer to the broadband shortage

Unfortunately the Obama Administration seems unwilling to directly challenge the monopolists who took away our early Internet lead in the name of profit.

Science Scope

Hand bacteria used to catch criminals

Colorado researchers can use bacterial communities to identify the owner of the computer. As it turns out, the bacteria harvested under people's fingertips leave a unique mark and might one day be a useful forensics tool.

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