Blog Column
Now That It Has Banned Billions In Food Imports, How Will Russia Feed Itself?
Last year Russia imported $43 billion worth of food, or around a third of its total consumption. Now that it has banned imports from so many of its largest suppliers, how will it fill the gap?
Fifteen ways to change the world: the 2014 Google Science Fair Global Finalists
Kenneth Shinozuka, from New York City, wants to help people with Alzheimer’s Disease, like his grandfather. Kenneth developed a small, wearable sensor to be worn on his grandfather’s foot.
Through the Google lens: search trends August 8-14
Demonstrations in Missouri and the death of Robin Williams had people searching for a greater understanding this week.
Totally and completely out of my control
Gravity, for example.
I can't do a thing about gravity. Even if I wanted to move to Jupiter or the moon for a change in gravity, it's inconceivable that I could.
Escalators, elevators and the ferry
Escalators make people happy. They're ready when you are, there is almost never a line, and you can see progress happening the entire time.
Little Box Challenge opens for submissions
These days, if you’re an engineer, inventor or just a tinkerer with a garage, you don’t have to look far for a juicy opportunity: there are cash prize challenges dedicated to landing on the moon, building a self-driving car, cleaning the oceans, or inventing an extra-clever robot.
America's businesses are using the web to grow
Over the past few months, we’ve had the chance to talk to businesses all over the country and hear stories of how they’ve become successful.
From superheroes to the battle of the battles—the World Cup through search
Yesterday, Germany won their fourth world championship, and, over the course of the last month, the world watched them do it—in Brazil, in bars and living rooms around the world, on their phones and laptops and tablets.
Searching for the right balance
When you search online, there’s an unwritten assumption that you’ll get an instant answer, as well as additional information if you need to dig deeper.