Technology can help us do more with less. For example, making use of natural climates has helped us make our data centers 50% more efficient than the industry average, and green building technology has helped us limit energy consumption inRead more…

Online security is on everyone’s mind these days. According to a recent Gallup poll, more people are worried about their online accounts being hacked than having their home broken into. Security has always been a top priority for Google. OurRead more…

Think of the last time you searched on Google for health information. Maybe you heard a news story about gluten-free diets and pulled up the Google app to ask, “What is celiac disease?” Maybe a co-worker shook your hand andRead more…

From a shark with two left feet to a sequel that has everyone buzzing, here’s what trended on search this week. Haven’t we been here before? This past Monday, the U.S. turned to its dirt-dwelling psychic, the groundhog, to determine ifRead more…

(Cross-posted on the Google for EDU Blog) When Aboriginals from the Torres Strait Island need support, they turn to their daughters. No, really. In a culture whose history goes back 50,000 years, 70 young girls are using technology to giveRead more…

From a “super brawl” to a giant lion, yesterday’s big game was filled with many notable moments. That’s true on YouTube and Google too—people watched more game-day ads and teaser videos on YouTube than ever before, YouTube hosted its first-everRead more…

Between a spookily resilient cat, and a new bunch of ghostbusters, there was a lot of (paranormal) activity in search this week: “It’s a great day for a ball game…”People across the country are gearing up for this weekend’s SuperRead more…

It’s been nearly five years since we offered to build a fiber-optic network in one U.S. city as an experiment — and were met with overwhelming enthusiasm. Now, Google Fiber is live in Kansas City, Provo and Austin, and we’veRead more…

Here’s a side of search trends to go along with your Friday. Read on to find out what got people talking–and searching–this week. Deflate-gate and other scandalsSuper Bowl drama is already here, and it’s not even February 1. After theRead more…

This time of year may be cold and dark, but there was plenty to brighten our days—and keep us searching—this week. Top of the packEl Capitan is a stunning sight on a normal day—the sheer granite face rising above theRead more…