An unlikely champion of civil rights outdrives and outsmarts his competition.
Stories
Best of Both Worlds
Creating a totally new category of materials requires persistence and patience.
Speaking Up for the Speechless
New technology allows patients to express themselves without talking.
Appropriate Information
Schoolchildren seeking facts and figures online are often flustered by results they can’t comprehend.
Spinning Biomass into Gold
The challenges of turning plants into fuel while turning a profit on the leftovers.
Crafting Characters
A new biography highlights Alex Haley’s impact on American racial sensibilities.