Technology
How a Crispr Lab Became a Pop-Up Covid Testing Center
As the government fumbled Covid-19 testing, researchers at UC Berkeley's Innovative Genomics Institute stepped up—with their own time...
The Coronavirus Lockdown Is a Threat for Many Animals,...
You may have seen recent videos of goats roaming an empty town. But for more vulnerable species, like rhinos, this shutdown poses...
GMOs Are an Ally in a Changing Climate
If we want to feed a growing population without fueling global warming, we need to redefine what we think of as good food.
The State of Coronavirus Testing in the US
Many Americans who may need a Covid-19 test still can't easily get one. What's going on?
The US Army's Virus Research Lab Gears Up to Fight Covid-19
The Pentagon's Institute of Infectious Diseases has been handling the world’s most dangerous organisms for decades. Now they're researching...
Concrete Is Awful for the Planet. Clever Chemistry Can...
Without it, our civilization would be nowhere. With it, the Earth is suffering. But what if concrete could be used to store climate-warming...
Solar Power Is Sustainable for the Economy, Too
We've been talking about the potential for the sun's energy for decades. Now it can be more profitable to save the planet than to...
Wyoming Confronts Its Wind-Powered Destiny
The Cowboy State should be a renewable energy juggernaut, but it's dominated by fossils fuels. Next step: Thinking of the future instead...
Mmmm, Fungus. It’s the Next Big Thing in Fake Meat
Fast-growing networks of mycelial filaments can replicate meat’s texture—without meat’s carbon footprint. Just add flavor and fry...
A Truly Green Electric Grid Will Need Very Big Batteries
It takes a lot more than just solar farms and wind turbines. Storing excess electricity is essential for renewable energy to really...
