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Microsoft CEO Nadella's remarks add to tech's sexism problem

Microsoft CEO Nadella's remarks add to tech's sexism problem

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's comments on women asking for raises triggered an instant backlash, but they also raise more questions about the tech industry's male-dominated culture and spotlight the challenges women in tech face.
by Samantha Raphelson

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Apple says iOS encryption protects privacy; FBI raises crime fears

Apple says iOS encryption protects privacy; FBI raises crime fears

The new operating system is so secure that no one has the keys. But, the technology is making it harder for police to solve crimes.

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Scientists share chemistry Nobel for breakthrough in microscopy

Scientists share chemistry Nobel for breakthrough in microscopy

The award goes to Americans Eric Betzig and William Moerner and German scientist Stefan Hell for "the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy."

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Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

For early risers, a historic "blood moon" lunar eclipse was visible on Wednesday around the world. View our photo gallery of the phenomenon.

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3 win Nobel in physics for development of blue LED

3 win Nobel in physics for development of blue LED

In just 20 years, the Nobel committee said, the invention has revolutionized lighting.

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The forgotten female programmers who created modern tech

The forgotten female programmers who created modern tech

Decades ago, it was women who pioneered computer programming — but too often, that's a part of history that even the smartest people don't know.
by Laura Sydell

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Soil doctors hit pay dirt in Manhattan's Central Park

Soil doctors hit pay dirt in Manhattan's Central Park

Scientists got a big surprise when they started digging — almost 170,000 different kinds of microbes. The urban park appears to measure up to wild places.
by Christopher Joyce

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'Ello' aims for a return to ad-free social networking

'Ello' aims for a return to ad-free social networking

Interest in a new social network points to intensifying concerns over issues like data mining, online bullying and privacy protection.
by Nishat Kurwa

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