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.
This month, Wrangler’s “revolutionary” line of jeans infused with skin-soothing extracts will be available on the online shopping site ASOS. (Sorry guys, this one’s just for the ladies. For now.)
The liner is made out of a special type of cardboard that mimics the layer of spongy cartilage separating the bird’s beak from its skull.
Several Japanese construction companies have developed efficient and environmentally-friendly ways to demolish tall buildings without resorting to explosives and wrecking balls.
The combination of plastic particles and nanoscale cubes can be used to create stain-resistant clothing and protective body gear, among other things.
Although many are still in the development stage, expect to see more devices designed to electronically nag you into doing better.
Today’s announcement of NASA’s deal with Bigelow Aerospace for the addition of an inflatable module to the International Space Station hints at the company’s future goals.
A paper’s authors say that contrary to several decades’ worth of movie images, space travelers would see a steady bright light rather than streaks of stars.
Now that two states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, a coalition of farmers and activists are pushing harder for allowing its “good twin” to be grown commercially again.
According to a report published Tuesday, black carbon is second only to carbon dioxide in the list of top human-generated emissions contributing to climate change.
A Scottish company claims to have produced 15 liters’ worth since opening a mini-refinery last summer. They’re now looking to expand…but they need more energy to do so.
The New York Police Department announced today that it would begin distributing fake painkillers to pharmacies in one of several plans to stem a rising tide of prescription drug theft.
Unlike more popular ventures like Coursera and Udacity, the Minerva Project is trying to “reimagine what a tier one research university would look like if it started in the 21st century.”
A new survey reveals that the percentage of children who’ve read an e-book nearly doubled between 2010 and 2012. More access to e-books would cause more kids to read for fun as well.
Texas’ Bexar County residents would have access to thousands of e-books both online and at a physical site to be built, says the county judge who’s behind the proposal.
Since 2002, Fujitsu’s F-series flip phone has had special stealth features that make it the preferred choice for those who like to “play the field.”
So says no less an authority than the United Nations, which has declared this the International Year of Quinoa. Producing countries are experiencing both the pros and the cons of increased demand.
Half of the city’s “coffee shops” have closed down and an estimated 400 people have been put out of work since a law restricting marijuana purchases to Dutch citizens took effect.
The group Sexual Minorities Uganda is taking advantage of a 1789 law that “allows foreigners to sue Americans for civil damages for civil…damages for acts committed abroad.”
This year’s Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival, is expected to draw between 30 and 60 million pilgrims to the Indian city of Allahabad. Teams from disparate Harvard schools will be there to take data.
Currently the US is the only country using hydraulic fracturing on a large scale. However, many others have natural gas reserves, and some have begun experimenting with the controversial procedure.
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.