A new system lets robots sense human touch without artificial skin
Even the most capable robots aren’t great at sensing human touch; you typically need a…
How we could turn plastic waste into food
In 2019, an agency within the U.S. Department of Defense released a call for research…
Beyond gene-edited babies: the possible paths for tinkering with human evolution
In 2016, I attended a large meeting of journalists in Washington, DC. The keynote speaker…
Want to understand the future of technology? Take a look at this one obscure metal.
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This rare earth metal shows us the future of our planet’s resources
Leaving aside meteorites that strike Earth’s surface and spacecraft that get flung out of its…
The Download: future materials shortages, and Google on trial
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
The rise of the data platform for hybrid cloud
Whether pursuing digital transformation, exploring the potential of AI, or simply looking to simplify and…
Complicated app settings are a threat to user privacy
Default privacy settings in popular mobile apps seem like a convenience, allowing you to use…
How to fine-tune AI for prosperity
When Chad Syverson loads the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website these days looking for…
Fighting for a future beyond the climate crisis
When it comes to climate breakdown and the extinction crisis, the question I get most…