Science

Sexual harassment case shines light on science's dark secret
Renowned astronomer Geoffrey Marcy resigned this week after accusations that he had sexually harassed students became public. Researchers are asking why so little is done to stop harassment in science.
Self-driving cars hit the streets, sort of
Last year, the electric carmaker Tesla started putting cameras and sensors into its Model S vehicles -- making it possible, one day, for the devices to become the driver's eyes, ears and even hands. And today is the day.
Robots: John Markoff on 'Machines of Loving Grace'
New York Times reporter John Markoff talks about his new book, "Machines of Loving Grace: The Quest for Common Ground Between Humans and Robots." He's interviewed by John Hollar of the Computer History Museum in California.