In pursuit of pragmatic solutions to pervasive problems
The Alibaba Damo Academy is a unique hybrid research and development (R&D) facility. An academically-oriented…
A feminist internet would be better for everyone
This vision of an internet free from harassment, hate, and misogyny might seem far-fetched, particularly…
An ecosystem to overhaul China’s health care
Like many countries, China has a health care problem. Changing demographics and lifestyles mean demand…
Deepfake “Amazon workers” are sowing confusion on Twitter. That’s not the problem.
The news: Ahead of a landmark vote that could lead to the formation of the…
Astronomers thought comet Borisov was pretty boring. They were wrong
Our solar system is full of comets that whizz by as we track them over…
The science and technology that can help save the ocean
Here on Earth, we have more detailed maps of Mars than of our own ocean,…
Building customer relationships with conversational AI
We’ve all been there. “Please listen to our entire menu as our options have changed.…
The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are 90% effective at stopping infection in the real world too
The news: A “real-world” study of 3,950 people in six states found that two doses…
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In order to truly end the pandemic, it will be essential to get vaccines to…
A voice game boom is giving kids a break from screen time
In a Massachusetts home, a family gathers around the kitchen table. The parents tune in…