Software reads online content aloud and printers generate Braille text, but there hasn't been a fast and easy way to create recognizable images for the blind. Now, computer scientists in Arizona are generating social networking profile pictures the blind can "see." Full story
A pair of high school students inspired by the science fiction movie "I, Robot" and another who studied star formation took home $100,000 grand prizes Monday in a competition honoring the nation's top math and science students. Full story
Many people see a need for more females in science, technology, engineering and math. But fewer and fewer young women seem to be gravitating to such jobs, thanks in part to the geek factor. Full story