How to make clean energy progress under Trump in the states—blue and red alike
The second Trump administration is proving to be more disastrous for the climate and the…
Apple AirPods : a gateway hearing aid
When the US Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter hearing-aid software for Apple’s AirPods Pro…
A humanoid robot is now on sale for under US $6,000. What can you do with it?
You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From…
How churches use data and AI as engines of surveillance
On a Sunday morning in a Midwestern megachurch, worshippers step through sliding glass doors into…
The Download: clean energy progress, and OpenAI’s trilemma
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Why we should thank pigeons for our AI breakthroughs
In 1943, while the world’s brightest physicists split atoms for the Manhattan Project, the American…
Sibling and friend game time key to keeping children safe in online video games, say researchers
Older siblings and friends may play important, and sometimes overlooked, roles in helping parents keep…
Caught in a social media echo chamber? AI can help you out
Falling for clickbait is easy these days, especially for those who mainly get their news…
The Download: Taiwan’s silicon shield, and ChatGPT’s personality misstep
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Taiwan’s “silicon shield” could be weakening
One winter afternoon in a conference room in Taipei, a pair of twentysomething women dragged…