For centuries, mankind's greatest technological leaps have begun with a simple act: observing nature. Our desire to fly high was inspired by birds' ability to soar the skies. Our fascination with ...

Snake-inspired thermal vision is moving from the lab toward devices that look a lot like everyday cameras and phones. By mimicking how vipers sense heat and fusing that idea with standard silicon ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Last month, a reader contacted me to point out that a ...