Raises serious social/ethical issues

Great resource, lesson plan, game, interesting activity. 

Interestiing prediction with lots of links.

Makes key points. Links to NY Times article.

Lays out useful issues for discussion.

Long but very useful.

Good connections of models with environment.

Sure to get student's attention.

Good explanation of one of the causes of the digital divide in the US>

Although electronic waste can be harmful to people and the environment, banning it outright can have negative impacts, too.

Environmental impact of data storage.

Good, clear article.

The young man in this video looks like he's riding a Segway. But Yusuf Akturkoglu was paralized after falling from a horse five years ago, and he's being mobilized by an amazing device invented by Turkish scientists. It's going to change lives. It's called the Tek Robotic Mobilization Device, and it not only allows people who can't walk get around more independently than any device has before, but it also helps them stand up on their own, which is crucial for maintaining basic health functions in people who have spinal cord injuries.

It's no secret that the United States has put lethal high-tech drones to work from the skies of half a dozen countries around the world. That military drones have rapidly become central to everyday American military policy and operations.

Four robots have set out on an epic 33,000 nautical mile (66,000km) journey across the Pacific Ocean. Created by US firm Liquid Robotics, the four are aiming to set the record for the longest distance at sea travelled by an unmanned craft. Throughout their journey the robots will gather lots of data about the composition and quality of sea water.