A lucky lab accident produces Spider-Man-like silk
Spider-Man uses his web shooters to catch criminals and whisk innocent bystanders to safety. Now, a real-life web shooter can stick to
Color-changing and shape-shifting innovations
Science News Explores has a long-running series of stories about technology and invention, supported by the Lemelson Foundation. I love writing these
How to Appreciate Architecture
As a small child, did you turn chairs and blankets into hiding places? Or did you use building blocks to create towers?
Young Inventors Created a Cart to Save Dolphins
My latest article for Muse magazine tells the story of two teams of high school kids. They invented a cart to help
Two New Science Books for Beginning Readers
I write books throughout the year, but they all tend to come out during the peak book season of late summer, in
Cutting Edge Technology
Last spring, I wrote two books in three months. While also caring for my then-5-month-old son full time. Craziness! Today, I got