Technology
A Toxic Time Bomb Is Ticking in the Arctic
Thousands of contaminated sites are sitting on permafrost that'll soon thaw, a looming disaster that could spread beyond the region.
There Are Too Many Cons in Contraception
Alice Pelton, founder of The Lowdown, the world’s first contraception review platform, discusses the power of equipping women with...
Your First Lab-Grown Burger Won’t Contain Much Beef
Meat brewed in bioreactors is on the way, but it’s still too expensive. The solution? Add a whole lot of plants.
In the War on Bacteria, It’s Time to Call in the Phages
Researchers say viruses can kill antibiotic-resistant microbes and help treat infections. Regulators have to figure out how to get...
Mathematicians Find an Infinity of Possible Black Hole...
In three-dimensional space, the surface of a black hole must be a sphere. But in higher dimensions, an infinite number of configurations...
Washington, DC’s Cherry Blooms Draw Crowds—and Climate...
The trees have blossomed earlier as the local weather has warmed. But experts are divided over whether it’s cause for alarm.
Space Archeologists Are Charting Humanity’s Furthest Frontier
An innovative research project delivers new evidence about how people live on the International Space Station.
How Do People Live in Orbit? Ask the Space Archeologists
An innovative research project delivers new evidence about the challenging life of astronauts on the International Space Station.
This Blood Test Targets 50 Types of Cancer
Grail’s Galleri aims to screen for many more types of tumor than was previously possible. Large-scale clinical trials are underway.
Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine’s Hospitals
Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine’s medical staff, but they won’t back down.
