Technology
Escooter Rentals Aren’t as Green as You Think
Dubious design and inefficient operations are just some of the reasons why shared scooters’ eco-credentials are thin.
E-Scooter Rentals Aren’t as Green as You Think
Dubious design and inefficient operations are just some of the reasons why shared scooters’ eco-credentials are thin.
Abortion Pills May Force States and the FDA Into a Standoff
Under the Constitution, federal laws overrule state ones. But challenges to medication abortion will test the agency’s ability to...
The Infamous 1972 Report That Warned of Civilization's...
The Limits to Growth argued that rampant pollution and resource extraction were pushing Earth to the brink. How does it hold up 50...
Permanent Birth Control Is in Demand in the US—but Hard...
After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, more people are seeking to get their tubes tied—assuming they can find a sympathetic doctor.
Climate Change Breaks Plant Immune Systems. Can They Be...
When temperatures rise, plants mysteriously lose their ability to defend against invading pathogens—but there may be a fix.
Genetic Screening Now Lets Parents Pick the Healthiest...
Those using IVF can see which embryo is least likely to develop cancer and other diseases. But can protecting your child slip into...
How Landsat Chronicled 50 Years on a Changing, Fiery Planet
The pioneering satellite program has provided the longest continuous document of how fire, global warming, and humanity are remaking...
Scientists Are Trying to Grow Crops in the Dark
Powering plant growth with solar panels instead of photosynthesis could be a more efficient way of using the Sun’s energy for food....
Why Can’t a Magnet-Propelled Truck Actually Work?
The internet thinks it has discovered the secret to fuel-free perpetual motion. Physics knows better.
