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Kecia Lynn
Kecia Lynn has worked as a technical writer, editor, software developer, arts administrator, summer camp director, and television host. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she is currently living in Iowa City and working on her first novel.
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Not only do they tell you to slow down -- by means of changing colors -- they can even communicate with your friends via a text message if you won't pay attention.
A new study found that each group thinks the other has it better when it comes to level of financial strain, household expenses, and taxes.
These cars are infamously quiet at low speeds, which could cause problems for pedestrians. Singing and whistling sounds aren't allowed, though: It has to mimic the sound of a car.
Next week, artist Adam Harvey will exhibit a line of clothing that he says will protect its wearer from invasive surveillance technology.
New research with children in Germany confirms similar research in other countries: Extracurricular music study -- more so than similar study in other subjects -- improves verbal memory.
Cameras attached to the underside of the International Space Station will deliver video with a resolution of 1 meter (3.3 feet), which is sharp enough to see buildings, trees, and groups of people.
One of the hits at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, the device is a flexible high-resolution tablet that feels, and in some ways acts, like a piece of paper.
Despite being the most successful Kickstarter project to date, rollout of the smartwatch was beset by development delays. The first units should begin shipping later this month.
As a possible solution to the problem of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, researchers in Germany have created a prototype of a garment with sensors integrated into the fabric.
Flower Power is a sensor that, when inserted into a plant's pot, monitors its health and sends information, including alerts, to a smartphone or tablet.
Announced this Monday, the possible planet is just one of 461 new candidates, out of a total of over 2,700, located by NASA's Kepler space telescope since its 2009 launch.
Researchers say two trees commonly found in India produce seeds whose oils can be converted to a biodiesel that's on par with versions made from biomass or food crops.
Researchers report that the easily-created material could help clean up contaminated nuclear sites, cut hydraulic fracturing costs, and reinvigorate mining of rare-earth metals in the US.
A symbolic state of emergency was recently declared to draw attention to a population that's about seven times the size it should be. Towns are offering a variety of incentives to hunters to help reduce numbers.
It wasn't your imagination: The average high temperature in the contiguous US, 55.3 degrees Fahrenheit, beat the previous record, set in 1998, by a whole degree.
The two-year pilot program covers a section of Chelsea and is funded by the company and a local nonprofit development group. It's the city's largest public network to date.
Engineers in Japan are working on a car safety system that uses specific imagery to indicate exactly what will happen if the driver doesn't correct their behavior.
Investors are banking on Ovuline, a company that helps women track their fertility online. They claim that their average user will conceive more quickly than the national average.
The pioneering technology, which involves a combination of different medical imaging systems, could eventually replace conventional autopsy.
The HAPIFork senses how quickly you're eating and vibrates when you're going too fast. It's built on the theory that slower eating helps the body regulate fullness.