Coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet and the lifeblood of a thriving ocean. Yet without action, 90 percent of coral reefs could...
Yoshua Bengio — the world’s most-cited computer scientist and a “godfather” of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As...
There’s an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it’s surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the...
The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing...
The key to deeply connecting with others is about more than just talking — it’s about asking the right kinds of questions, says journalist and author...
To spark action on climate change, the conventional wisdom says that awareness must precede action — but neuroscientist Kris De Meyer suggests the opposite is true:...
From cosmetics to nutrition, collagen is seemingly everywhere — but we don’t often discuss its ethically questionable sources, says chemical engineer Fei Luo. She delves into...
AI is evolving into a mysterious new form of intelligence — powerful yet flawed, capable of remarkable feats but still far from human-like reasoning and efficiency....
Your inner voice is a powerful tool for self-reflection and planning, but it can also trap you in negative thought loops — “chatter,” as psychologist and...
Why are we using tech from 100 years ago to deliver the world’s electricity? Materials scientist Jason Huang shows how we could massively upgrade the global...