The world is waking up to India’s plight—too late
The news: Oxygen and other vital medical supplies have started arriving in India as it…
The pandemic could remake public transportation for the better
On paper, the task was gargantuan. To slow the rapid spread of the coronavirus, the…
Taking a systems approach to sustainability
These days we are all striving for connections. In families, between generations, in neighborhoods, and…
We’re on track to set a new record for global meat consumption
Bill Gates made headlines earlier this year for saying that “all rich countries should move…
NASA’s Perseverance rover has produced pure oxygen on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully generated breathable oxygen on Mars. The demonstration, carried out by…
Stop talking about AI ethics. It’s time to talk about power.
At the turn of the 20th century, a German horse took Europe by storm. Clever…
Could covid lead to a lifetime of autoimmune disease?
When Aaron Ring began testing blood samples collected from covid-19 patients who had come through…
This has just become a big week for AI regulation
It’s a bumper week for government pushback on the misuse of artificial intelligence. Today the…
This spit test promises to tell couples their risk of passing on common diseases
A new startup called Orchid is offering the chance for couples planning a pregnancy to…
Asian-Americans are using Instagram to help protect their communities
One February afternoon, a 50-year-old Asian woman was waiting in line at a bakery in…