Technology
Could Biden Rebuild the Economy by Funding Green Energy?
When he was VP, Biden helped turn the 2008 financial crisis into an era of environmental funding. Here’s what he could do if he gets...
The Superspreading Presidency of Donald Trump
Covid-19 infects people in “bursts” like the one at the White House, and this administration hasn’t just made that easier—it made...
A Global Data Effort Probes Whether Covid Causes Diabetes
Dozens of case reports have hinted that the coronavirus might trigger the onset of diabetes in people with no history of the disease.
Neutrino Detectors Could Be Used to Spot Nuclear Rogues
In theory, the particles could reveal whether a reactor is building up plutonium for weapons. US energy experts are starting to take...
'The Wire' Inspired a Fake Turtle Egg That Spies on Poachers
Scientists 3D-printed sea turtle eggs and stuffed transmitters inside. When poachers pulled them out of nests, the devices tracked...
A Common Plant Virus Is an Unlikely Ally in the War on...
Researchers have seen promising results by injecting dog and mouse tumors with the cowpea mosaic virus. Now they’re aiming for a human...
At Last, Alchemy Arrives in a Burst of Light—From Lasers
Researchers have shown how to effectively transform one material into another using a finely shaped laser pulse.
Australia's Koalas Are ‘Sliding Towards Extinction’
The species is among 28 animals being assessed for potential upgrade of their threat status as their numbers plummet following sweeping...
How the Coronavirus Got to Donald Trump
Covid-19’s path through the president’s world is an epidemiological mystery. We know why it spread, but not if it spread via a single...
Trump Tests Positive for Covid-19, Schools Navigate Reopening,...
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
