The Great Tech War of 2012

Why Apple Will Win READ»

Why Facebook Will Win READ»

Why Google Will Win READ»

Why Amazon Will Win READ»

What Will You Do When They Come For You? READ»

The Boy In The Bubble

Bill Nguyen launches startups with haste, never researches the competition, and makes the same mistakes "again and again." So why do people keep giving him so much money? READ»
By DANIELLE SACKS

The Long Haul

International Medical Corps is a model for global not-for-profits, with a plan that goes way beyond drop-in disaster relief. In Haiti, IMC is training locals, building communities, and doing everything it can to put itself to pasture. READ»
By JOCELYN C. ZUCKERMAN

Risk, Survive, Repeat

When taking risks, the smartest companies turn to a "risk, survive, repeat" strategy. But can they get it right? READ»
by FAST COMPANY STAFF

» Slideshow: The 20 Riskiest Moves of 2011
From HP killing the TouchPad, to AOL buying Huffington Post, here is our countdown of bold steps companies made this year.

» Who's The Riskiest In Business?

» The Panic-O-Meter

» You're Wired To Take Chances

» Risk, As Defined By...

» The Year's Five Biggest Nonrisk Risks

» The Job Chain

» Go Big Or Go Home

Generic Pharmaceutical Conference

As brand-name companies now work to create the next round of superselling medications, attendees of this Cape Town, South Africa, meeting are questioning the efficacy of drug patents. READ»
By Rachel Z. Arndt

World Architecture Festival

Witness the 704 entries submitted to the World Architecture Festival's fourth annual competition. READ»
By ANTHONIA AKITUNDE

100th Anniversary: Chevrolet

Over the past century, the all-American automobile manufacturer has zoomed from low-cost Ford alternative to sports-car pioneer to surprisingly brisk seller overseas. READ»
By Kate Rockwood

World Summit For Youth Volunteering

As the American presidential election heats up, stateside youths will turn their efforts to knocking on doors to lasso votes. READ»
By LILLIAN CUNNINGHAM

Intelligent Cities Expo

Around the world, cities are adding intelligence to everything from traffic lights to parking meters. READ»
By RACHEL Z. ARNDT

Social Gaming Summit

Of the 62 million Americans who will log game time on a social network this year, some 10% will open their real-world wallets to buy virtual goods. READ»
By CHRISTINA CHAEY

Great American Smokeout

The battle to kick America's smoking habit rages on. READ»
By MARGARET RHODES

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Balloons may be just a bunch of hot air, but it takes more than that to keep them afloat when they're giant size. READ»
By emma haak

International Comparison Of Teacher Quality

Not only does our public-education system rank 26th out of 34 nations when it comes to graduation rates, but the U.S. also fails at treating teachers as professionals. READ»
By Lillian Cunningham

10th Anniversary: George Harrison's Death

From the great beyond come the greatest hits. READ»
By Rachel Z. Arndt

European Offshore Wind Conference

With 11 more wind farms under construction, a topic at this Amsterdam gathering of the European Wind Energy Association, Europe is on track to triple the power it gets from wind by 2020. READ»
By ANTHONIA AKITUNDE

Lookin' For Hires In All The New Places

In Silicon Valley, some dare to ask: Why hire a PhD, when a self-taught kid is just as good? READ»
By E.B. BOYD

Sysco's New System

America's largest food distributor was too big for local farmers. Not anymore. READ»
By KRISTEN HINMAN

Come Float With Me

Seventy-four years after the zeppelin, another gas giant arises. READ»
By RACHEL Z. ARNDT

Visa Is Ready For Anything

A rare trip inside the network's top-secret security center. Location: We can't say. READ»
By MICHAEL FITZGERALD

BIG BANG DESIGN
Power Games

A prep school's new environmental center turns energy use into a living game. READ»
By LINDA TISCHLER

A Need-To-Know Guy

How one young Bostonian became a networking king. READ»
By CURT NICKISCH

Ads That Follow You

Web ads know who you are--and where you go. But is that so bad? READ»
By JASON FEIFER

» Which Of These Books Are Real?

So how implausible can these books get? Here are two real ones and two we made up. READ»
By JASON FEIFER

It's Not Easy Making Green

This month's The Muppets movie tries to reverse decades of brand mismanagement. READ»
By JED LIPINSKI

Facebook Of The Powerful

What happens when a Washington phone book goes digital. READ»
By austin carr

The Earl of Sandwich's Sandwich Man

Selling food is a lot like anything else: You need a good story. READ»
By JASON FEIFER

Hype Machine

LaunchRock helps startups lure thousands of users--before they even debut. READ»
By CHRISTINA CHAEY

Innovator In Chief

DARPA director Regina Dugan is bringing speed and creative thinking to the Pentagon. READ»
By ADAM L. PENENBERG

» The Anti-Sub Game

How gamers helped DARPA improve naval defense. READ»
By ADAM L. PENENBERG

» The Wisdom Of Cars

No project reflects DARPA's new direction better than the first crowdsourced marine assault vehicle. READ»
By ADAM L. PENENBERG

» Slideshow: The Wisdom Of Cars

Will $56.8 Billion Keep Us Safe?

The Transportation Security Administration has spent $56.8 billion on air travel since 9/11. Here, a look at who's getting a cut, and whether it's really paying off. READ»
By Emma Haak

Will $56.8 Billion Keep Us Safe