Are Flip Phones Really Better for You?
Some claim “dumb phones” are the key to a happier life. But smartphones come with useful tools, experts say, and don’t necessarily have to make us miserable. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
How an Obscure Underwater Lab Has Influenced Sea Research and Space Exploration
Florida's 30-year-old Aquarius Reef Base has housed hundreds of ocean researchers, divers and NASA crews preparing for space, for days on end. ...read more
How Viruses Could Cure Cancer and Save Lives
After more than a century of risky trials and medical advances, a viral cure for cancer could be on the horizon. ...read more
How Do SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites Actually Work?
Take a closer look at Elon Musk’s orbiting constellation of satellites, which are built to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet across the globe. ...read more
Earth is Hot Right Now, but Not the Hottest (or the Coldest) Across the Solar System
Record temperatures in North America show how hot our planet is getting, but how does it compare to the rest of the solar system? ...read more
The Metropolis With Highest Density of Surveillance Cameras in the World
By counting the number of surveillance cmareas visible on Google Street View images, researchers have created a league table of the most snooped on cities in the US and the rest of the world. ...read more
Can Solar Farms Help Save Bees?
Pairing solar farms with pollinator-friendly plants could be a win for both green energy and biodiversity. ...read more
How Fast Fashion Harms the Environment — and People’s Health
From start to finish, the push for trendy, cheap clothing creates problems felt around the world. ...read more
How to Survive a Climate Apocalypse
Which species will survive the current extinction crisis and which won’t? ...read more
Experts Are Worried About “Deepfake Geography”
Researchers plea that we brush up on our data literacy, warning that phony satellite imagery could become a common and dangerous mode of disinformation. ...read more