Technology
The Mining Industry’s Next Frontier Is Deep, Deep Under...
Companies are diving to the bottom to scoop up metals essential for our EV-driven future. But how much ocean are we willing to sacrifice?
No One Knows If Decades-Old Nukes Would Actually Work
Atomic weapons are highly complex, surprisingly sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good...
You Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Biodiversity Hotspot
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.
No, the James Webb Space Telescope Hasn’t Broken Cosmology
Reports that the JWST killed the reigning cosmological model have been exaggerated. But there’s still much to learn from the distant...
The Disruptors Who Want to Make Death Greener
Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting.
On-Demand Rocket Launches Are Coming
In a factory on the outskirts of Glasgow, aerospace manufacturer Skyrora is building rockets for a space-bound taxi service for satellites.
Fat, Sugar, Salt ... You’ve Been Thinking About Food All...
Scientists are asking tough questions about the health effects of ultra-processed diets. The answers are complicated—and surprising.
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This Lab-Grown Skin Could Revolutionize Transplants
A new kind of “edgeless” engineered tissue can fit any irregular shape, paving the way for hand and face grafts that look and move...
A Tiny Sun in a Jar Is Shedding Light on Solar Flares
This new lab experiment explores the physics involved in our star’s tumultuous interior regions—by creating a sphere of plasma.
A Stroke Paralyzed Her Arm. This Implant Let Her Use It...
Electrical stimulation applied to the spinal cord temporarily restored arm and hand movement in two patients.
