How do we create, finance, and incentivize the development of technologies to proactively support human development?

Mindfully using technology to access past experiences can help us hold on to what matters, writes Charan Ranganath.

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. By Paula Span It started with a high school typing course. Wanda ...

US TONIGHT, THIS WAS ALL MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO PITTSBURGH DOCTORS. THE DEVICE IS CALLED PRIMA. IT’S AN EYE PROSTHESIS, AND IT WAS DEVELOPED TO HELP PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED, AGE RELATED DEGENERATIVE ...

As mental health issues such as depression and anxiety become more prevalent, the question arises: Can artificially intelligent chatbots provide the necessary therapy and emotional support? For ...

Technology is increasingly focused on helping us live longer, healthier lives. And at CES this year, some of the most interesting innovations weren’t flashy gadgets or futuristic robots. They were ...

From floods and forest fires to earthquakes—the frequency and intensity of natural disasters is increasing. This also means an increase in the number of people affected and damage to infrastructure, ...