Technology
The War in Ukraine Is Threatening the World's Wheat Supply
Millions of tons of grain may not make it out of the country this year. The shortfall could spread hunger and civil unrest worldwide.
The Situation at Chernobyl Is Deteriorating
The defunct site of the infamous 1986 meltdown has lost power two weeks after it was seized by Russian forces. Experts fear another...
The Race to Rescue Ukraine’s Power Grid From Russia
In late February, Ukraine began a long-planned 72-hour test to unhook its electricity grid from Russia’s. Then the invasion started.
Machines of War Take a Heavy Toll on Ukraine—and the Planet
The conflict is poised to exacerbate the climate crisis, as tanks, jets, and convoys burn fossil fuels, and nearby nations boost their...
To Test Cancer Drugs, These Scientists Grew ‘Avatars’ of...
Growing organoids in dishes and xenografts in mice lets scientists re-create a living person’s tumor—and test dozens of drugs against...
Are These Chimpanzees Using Insects as Medicine?
Researchers observed chimps in Gabon applying insects to wounds—and it’s raising big questions about animal altruism and self-medication.
The Amazon Rainforest May Be Nearing a Point of No Return
Satellites spot troubling signals that may portend a transformation from rainforest to savanna, with profound implications for the...
These Ukrainians Are Stuck in Antarctica as War Rages at...
At the Vernadsky research base, a crew of 12 Ukrainians watch from thousands of miles away as their country is battered by Russian...
You Should Still Test Yourself for Covid. Here’s When
Even if you're vaccinated, there are still scenarios where you should get tested and use your results to make smart, empathetic choices.
The Most Complete Simulation of a Cell Probes Life’s Hidden...
A 3D digital model of a “minimal cell” leads scientists closer to understanding the barest requirements for life.
