Paper vs. plastic — is one better for the environment?
A Stanford earth science student examines the environmental implications of paper and plastic grocery bags. In the battle to be eco-friendly, the results are complicated.
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The Bodyguard: Paying for internet execs’ security
It’s a scary world out there — and increasingly so for Internet execs.
Female programmers in demand as EA releases more games for girls
EA is releasing more games that appeal to female gamers, which comprise 42 percent of the overall video game market.
SunPower’s solar ranch kicks off a wave of larger solar projects [VIDEO]
California Valley Solar Ranch, now under construction in San Luis Obispo, is one of more than 15 large-scale solar projects scheduled for construction in in the state.
CEO’s dedication is behind Genomic Health’s cancer tests
From personally raising funds for new cancer tests, to knowing almost all her employees names and buying neon bikes for them to ride around campus, Kim Popovits leads Genomic Health.
Can Wi-Fi and Mi-Fi get along?
The 25,000 people who participated in Austin’s SXSW conference last month presented a unique challenge for convention centers and hotels. Official Wi-Fi signals were compromised by visitors’ personal wireless.
Tech toy companies like LeapFrog aim to teach reading
A Stanford University education professor who helped develop products for tech toy company LeapFrog says technology can help children learn to read, though some fear letting young kids play computer games.
EA in the hunt for a piece of the mobile game market
Last month, EA released a Simpsons-themed game for smartphone and tablet. It was popular but contained enough glitches that EA pulled it from the App store. Still, the company is moving toward more mobile games.
How much of what goes into the recycling bin really gets recycled?
Is sorting recyclables from your trash worthwhile? Does grease or food contaminate a whole bin of recycling? A Stanford science journalist investigates, and the answers might be brighter than you think.