Technology
The Wild Plan to Export Sun From the Sahara to the UK
An ambitious cable project aims to power thousands of homes with renewable energy by 2030.
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The Physics of Going Fast—but Not Too Fast—on a Giant Slide
If you want to attain high speeds without getting airborne, it helps to know a little something about friction.
A Better Birth Is Possible
As a young Black woman, I saw my pregnancy treated like a problem. So I ditched the doctors for home delivery and found an alternative...
Europe’s Heat Waves Offer a Grim Vision of the Future
Extreme temperatures are the direct result of climate change, which means more intense heat events, wildfires, and droughts to come.
Lawns Are Dumb. But Ripping Them Out May Come With a Catch
Meticulous turf is environmentally terrible. Yet grass does have one charm: It “sweats,” helping cool the local area.
There’s New Proof Crispr Can Edit Genes Inside Human Bodies
The technique had largely been limited to editing patients’ cells in the lab. New research shows promise for treating diseases more...
It’s Time for Cities to Ditch Delivery Trucks—for Cargo...
A new study shows that cycling packages the final few miles to their recipients isn’t just greener than using a van, but often quicker...
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The Fungus That Killed Frogs—and Led to a Surge in Malaria
A global fungal pandemic wiped out amphibians, destroyed biodiversity, and ultimately increased human illness. Now a second similar...
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The US Is Measuring Extreme Heat Wrong
Recent studies have revealed flaws in the heat index. With rising temperatures and humidity, maybe it’s time for a more holistic approach.
To Understand Brain Disorders, Consider the Astrocyte
Neurons get a lot of attention—but researchers think this star-shaped brain cell type could hold the key to treating some disorders.
