Technology
The Food System Is Awful for the Climate. It Doesn’t Have...
New modeling estimates that food production could add a degree Celsius to global warming. But it also points to powerful ways to make...
Mathematicians Roll the Dice and Get Rock-Paper-Scissors
Researchers have uncovered a surprising wealth of “intransitive” patterns in randomly chosen dice.
Climate Change Is Making Alaska’s Legendary Iditarod Harder...
Mushers and sled dogs must adapt to warmer temperatures and worse trail conditions in the world-famous race.
As Kenya’s Crops Fail, a Fight Over GMOs Rages
Faced with extreme drought, Kenya’s president approved a controversial new crop for farmers. Then the legal backlash began.
What Will Ethical Space Exploration Look Like?
Astrophysicist and 'Off-Earth' author Erika Nesvold maps out the questions we need to ask before living on other planets.
Help, My Therapist Is Also an Influencer!
Counselors have moved from beside the chaise longue and into users’ TikTok feeds, fueling debates about client privacy and the mental...
How Old Are You, Really? New Tests Want to Tell You
About a dozen such consumer tests are now on the market, but the science of reading DNA for insights about longevity is still young.
Stop Saving Cute Animals
One million species are at risk of extinction, but a handful of charismatic creatures get all the hype. A new conservation strategy...
You Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Biodiversity Hot Spot
New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment.
Cute Animals Are Overrated. Let’s Save the Weird Ones
One million species are at risk of extinction, but a handful of charismatic creatures get all the hype. A new conservation strategy...
