Technology
To Fight Severe Drought, China Is Turning to Technology
The country is exploring cloud seeding, GM crops, and a multibillion-dollar water-transfer system to address its worst water shortages...
Is the Psychedelic Therapy Bubble About to Burst?
A new paper argues that excitement has veered into misinformation—and scientists should be the ones to set things straight.
For Some Patients, Long Covid Symptoms Mask Something Else
The condition may be common, but issues like fever, shortness of breath, and fatigue can also be signs of other illnesses.
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Swarms of Satellites Are Tracking Illegal Fishing and Logging
In some of the world’s most inaccessible places, tiny satellites are watching—and listening—for signs of destruction.
The Long, Leguminous Quest to Give Crops Nitrogen Superpowers
Farmers have to apply heaps of emissions-heavy fertilizer to provide crops with enough nitrogen. Scientists are looking to legumes...
Can a Particle Accelerator Trace the Origins of Printing?
Movable metal type is often traced back to Gutenberg’s workshop, but its history is far older in Asia. Researchers are using atomic-scale...
Tech Resources That Help Kids Navigate Puberty
Tweens and teens will have a lot of questions. These sites, podcasts, and shows cut through the misinformation and confusion.
NASA Delays the Launch of Its Giant Moon-Bound Rocket
An engine problem caused the agency to postpone the launch that will kick off the Artemis program, the first major lunar mission since...
When the UK’s Timing Systems Fail, This Service Will Save...
Standardized time is broadcast by satellite networks around the world, but their signals are vulnerable to interference—so the UK...
How the Physics of Nothing Underlies Everything
The key to understanding the origin and fate of the universe may be a more complete understanding of the vacuum.
