The Download: introducing our 10 Breakthrough Technologies
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
This biotech startup says mice live longer after genetic reprogramming
A small biotech company claims it has used a technology called reprogramming to rejuvenate old…
Roomba testers feel misled after intimate images ended up on Facebook
When Greg unboxed a new Roomba robot vacuum cleaner in December 2019, he thought he…
The EU wants to regulate your favorite AI tools
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories…
Inside Japan’s long experiment in automating elder care
It’s a picture you may have seen before: a large white robot with a cute…
Mass-market military drones: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023
For decades, high-end precision-strike American aircraft, such as the Predator and Reaper, dominated drone warfare.…
The inevitable EV: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023
Electric vehicles are transforming the auto industry. While sales have slowly ticked up for years,…
Battery recycling: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023
High-value metals recovered from old laptops, corroded power drills, and electric vehicles could power tomorrow’s…
A chip design that changes everything: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023
Ever wonder how your smartphone connects to your Bluetooth speaker, given they were made by…
Ancient DNA analysis: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023
Scientists have long sought better tools to study teeth and bones from ancient humans. In…