Why the US and Europe could lose the race for fusion energy
Fusion energy holds the potential to shift a geopolitical landscape that is currently configured around…
The Download: hunting an asteroid, and unlocking the human mind
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
The latest threat from the rise of Chinese manufacturing
The findings a decade ago were, well, shocking. Mainstream economists had long argued that free…
The Download: China’s winning at advanced manufacturing, and a potential TikTok sale
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Inside India’s scramble for AI independence
In Bengaluru, India, Adithya Kolavi felt a mix of excitement and validation as he watched…
The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Don’t let hype about AI agents get ahead of reality
Google’s recent unveiling of what it calls a “new class of agentic experiences” feels like…
Google’s electricity demand is skyrocketing
We got two big pieces of energy news from Google this week. The company announced…
The Download: AI agents hype, and Google’s electricity plans
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
How generative AI could help make construction sites safer
Last winter, during the construction of an affordable housing project on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, a…