Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
09/28/2022
A bionic pancreas could solve one of the biggest challenges of diabetes
The device uses an algorithm to calculate a meal’s carbohydrates, then automatically releases insulin, taking those burdens off the patient.
08/11/2022
Deep learning can almost perfectly predict how ice forms
It’s a development that could significantly increase the accuracy of weather and climate forecasting.
05/13/2022
A quick guide to the most important AI law you’ve never heard of
The European Union is planning new legislation aimed at curbing the worst harms associated with artificial intelligence.
04/19/2022
How to solve AI’s inequality problem
New digital technologies are exacerbating inequality. Here’s how scientists creating AI can make better choices.
04/01/2022
A feminist internet would be better for everyone
Life online for women is toxic and filled with hate and sexism. Some activists say it’s time to reimagine how the whole thing works.
03/16/2022
The online volunteers hunting for war crimes in Ukraine
Skills honed after the January 6 Capitol riot are helping amateur sleuths document atrocities.
02/25/2022
How to avoid sharing bad information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Even well-meaning attempts to participate in the news can play into bad actors’ campaigns.
02/04/2022
How Pfizer made an effective anti-covid pill
A covid pill could cut serious illnesses and help prevent the next pandemic. But it's expensive and in short supply
12/23/2021
The rare spots of good news on climate change
The deadly consequences of climate change only grew clearer this year, as record-shattering heat waves, floods, and wildfires killed thousands and strained the limits of our disaster responders.
11/03/2021
India’s 2070 net-zero pledge is achievable, appropriate, and right on time
India has officially joined the net-zero pledge club, and its 2070 target presents a reasonable, if challenging, timeline for the country. The commitment was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 1 at the COP26 UN climate conference.
10/16/2021
This NASA spacecraft is on its way to Jupiter’s mysterious asteroid swarms
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, named for an early human ancestor whose skeleton provided insights into our species’ muddled origins, has begun the first leg of its 12-year journey to help us better understand our solar system's ancient origins.
10/06/2021