Technology
Crispr'd Cells Show Promise in First US Human Safety Trial
Using genetically-edited cells to supercharge the immune system caused no adverse effects in cancer patients. It's too soon to tell...
OneWeb Joins the Internet Satellite Gold Rush
The company is scheduled to launch 34 satellites Thursday from Kazakhstan.
Travel Bans and Quarantines Won't Stop Coronavirus
The US announced travel restrictions on Friday. But some public health experts worry that a ban won't work—and could create new problems.
Yes, You *Can* Map Out an Electric Field at Home
Grab your sheet of conducting paper and you'll be charting invisible electrostatic forces in no time.
Welcome to the Era of Supercharged Lithium-Silicon Batteries
Batteries with silicon anodes promise to make devices last more than 20 percent longer on a single charge.
The Terrifying Science Behind the Locust Plagues of Africa
With hundreds of billions of locusts tearing through farmland, it’s the worst outbreak to strike the region in decades.
The US Fast-Tracked a Novel Coronavirus Test to Speed Up...
The FDA has given emergency authorization to a new test that promises to help public health labs meet a potential surge in cases in...
The US Fast-Tracked a Coronavirus Test to Speed Up Diagnoses
The FDA has given emergency authorization to a new test that promises to help public health labs meet a potential surge in cases.
This Cloth Destroys Deadly Nerve Agents in Minutes
Chemists are collaborating with the US Army to build uniforms that can quickly break down toxic substances, protecting soldiers from...
Amid Coronavirus Fears, a Mask Shortage Could Spread Globally
Most of the world's supply of masks and respirators comes from China, and a supply chain gap poses a risk to everyday health care...
