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As the population ages, robots are poised to offer a helping hand, a leg up, and a pep for your step.
“I Was Trapped in My Own Body”
A rare condition stole Henry Evans's physical abilities, and gave robots a profound purpose.
by Brian Eule
Will They Eat Our Lunch?
Coexisting with robots is inevitable, but the collisions may be painful.
by Joan O’C. Hamilton
They're watching. How can that be a good thing?
Surveillance technology may finally improve privacy laws
by Ryan Calo
Flight Risk?
Nine years ago, and without explanation, graduate student Rahinah Ibrahim showed up on the U.S. governments no-fly list, which barred her from re-entering the country. What happens when personal rights and the war on terror collide?
by Sam Scott
Truth Was Our Only Client
Richard Mosk was a young lawyer serving in the California Air National Guard when he was summoned to help sort out who killed JFK. In this first-person account, he describes his foray into Lee Harvey Oswald's life, and what he learned.
by Justice Richard M. Mosk
Make It Stop
Researchers are beginning to unravel the sources of chronic pain, and develop treatments for mysterious, maddening conditions.
by Kristin Sainani