Technology
CDC Confirms First US Case of Severe Bird Flu
This is the first case of H5N1 in the US this year that has sent a patient to the hospital.
Generative AI and Climate Change Are on a Collision Course
From energy to resources, data centers have grown too greedy.
The Study That Called Out Black Plastic Utensils Had a...
Despite the correction, the study's authors stand by their conclusions about the risks of certain kitchen utensils.
A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically...
A 53-year-old woman was the third to undergo the transplant procedure. Researchers are hoping to monitor the long-term effects.
Antibodies Could Soon Help Slow the Aging Process
The protective proteins in our bodies aren’t just great for fending off infection—they could also fight the effects of getting older.
How Christmas Trees Could Become a Source of Low-Carbon...
In the nascent field of mycoforestry, tree-growers are combining saplings with symbiotic fungi to grow timber and mushrooms on the...
The Simple Math Behind Public Key Cryptography
The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your...
Mega-Farms Are Driving the Threat of Bird Flu
In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing cases rise at poultry and dairy operations. More...
Good at Reading? Your Brain May Be Structured Differently
Two regions in the left hemisphere of the brain, which are crucial for language, are different in people who are good at reading and...
Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics
A UN treaty could be the beginning of the end for single-use plastic production—but victory over this pollutant isn’t yet in the bag.
