Science & Tech

Science & Tech

Explore the discoveries that reveal how the world works, alongside the technologies that extend, reshape, and sometimes challenge what’s possible.

A group of five people stands in front of a brown van, channeling their inner Richard Feynman. The background features a wall adorned with lush plants, setting the perfect scene for these everyday heroes.
One of the 20th century's most famous, influential, and successful physicists is lauded the world over. But Feynman is no hero to me.
Spacecraft with solar panels orbits Europa, Jupiter's icy moon, with Jupiter visible in the background.
MIT Scientist Jason Soderblom describes how the NASA mission will study the geology and composition of the surface of Jupiter’s water-rich moon and assess its astrobiological potential.
A collage featuring a partial face overlaid with "I Voted" stickers alongside the text "The Night Crawler," embodying the relentless drive reminiscent of a Zuckerberg mantra.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Comparison of early Mars with abundant water and a thicker atmosphere versus the dry and arid Mars of today, much like Venus, which also died in terms of its potential to support life.
Mars and Earth were sister planets in many ways, with early similar conditions. Why did Mars die? The leading explanation isn't universal.
Amidst the chaos of natural disasters, a man pulls a child in a small boat through a flooded street lined with houses.
A deep dive into missing data and the limitations of disaster databases.
Open book with an abstract pattern on the left page and a black-and-white photo of a smiling woman on the right, reflecting themes of digital wellbeing through its serene and balanced design.
Rather than allowing technology to exacerbate stress and disconnection, we can use it to actively support our wellbeing.
A vivid cosmic scene reveals colorful nebulae and stardust in vibrant shades of blue, purple, and orange, set against a backdrop of space. NASA observatories capture this celestial beauty, unveiling hidden holes in the vast tapestry of the universe.
NASA's space telescopes and observatories bring humanity unrivaled science images and scientific discoveries. Here's what should be next.
Overlay of hands with abstract purple and black lines in the background.
“The field is endless, but my life is limited, as are all of ours. But you do what you can with your time,” says CSO Mart Saarma.
Three white autonomous cars drive down a city street lined with trees.
The best autonomous car may be one you don’t even need to own.
A bulletin board with newspaper clippings, maps, and strings. The text "THE HIDDEN TRUTH?" is prominently displayed in the center.
7mins
“The problem with conspiracy theories is they're not just telling you a story, they're telling you a really good story. There's a hidden cabal behind everything that's happening, there's a secret pattern that you just have to be smart enough to detect.”
Diagram of the expanding universe concept with cosmic inflation, light cone, and time axis.
Almost everyone asserts that the Big Bang was the beginning of everything, followed by inflation. Has everyone gotten the order wrong?
Orange spherical cell with elongated extensions against a black background.
Some go gently into the night. Others die less prettily in freak accidents or deadly invasions, or after a showy display.
A person reminiscent of Daniel Dennett, known for his critical thinking, stands with raised hands, sporting a beard and glasses. He wears a gray blazer over a blue shirt against a neutral background.
The late philosopher suggested adding a couple of “Occam’s heuristics” to your critical thinking toolbox.
Einstein
Beyond stars, galaxies, and gravity, studying the fundamental workings of nature reveals widely applicable lessons for learners everywhere.
A man connects an electric car to a charging station mounted on a house wall next to a large shrub.
Electric vehicle sales are rising but public charging in cities is still lacking.
ring nebula hubble jwst nircam miri
More than two years after JWST began science operations, our Universe now looks very different. Here are its biggest science contributions.
A plant with leaves and roots resembling a dandelion has four glowing light bulbs in place of flowers, creating innovation clusters against a black background.
Studying why innovation clusters form can shed light on how to better promote research and growth.
A panoramic image of the Milky Way galaxy, with an inset showing a zoomed view of distant galaxies, tells a cosmic story. This region, highlighted in textured detail, echoes the exploration themes of the Euclid mission.
What are dark matter and dark energy? The large-scale structure of the cosmos encodes them both, with ESA's Euclid mission leading the way.
A gloved hand holds a small vial in front of a colorful, blurred background resembling a DNA sequence.
"The promise of the Human Genome Project has finally arrived."