How do you radically rethink a profession? It’s a question that’s constantly being posed by the tech disruptors of Silicon Valley, but one that perhaps isn’t asked as often in architecture. But ...

Overview: AI hackathon ideas based on daily experiences improve understanding and relevance.Simple tools can support learning ...

Esther Jang, a graduate student at the University of Washington, pitches at a recent Urban Resilience Hackathon at the UW. (Chuck Wolfe Photo) Editor’s note: Chuck Wolfe participated in this hackathon ...

Mapping a city to detect Zika mosquito hotspots. Fashion accessories infused with a long-acting mosquito repellent. A special soap that keeps mosquitoes away. These are among the winning ideas from a ...

One of the key challenges at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. was a shortage of N95 and even less stringent facemasks. The Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Maker and 3DPrinting communities stepped ...

The challenge was on to create a better, modern breast pump that will encourage new mothers to breast feed for as long as possible. Several teams submitted their proposals for new pumps that they hope ...