Science Archive
Archives for May 2022
Meet the person who wants to bring effective altruism to Congress.
RaDonda Vaught’s conviction set a dangerous precedent for patient safety, but is also driving a push for better protections for nurses.
And what’s standing in the way.
The ocean has a roadkill problem.
My dog loves to eat garbage. Why do I spend so much on pet food?
What makes South Asia’s recent severe temperatures so surprising.
But political barriers will hobble our ability to deal with the shifting patterns of global population.
The dubious track record — and potential risks — of virus hunting, explained.
Where companies and governments should place bets for the clean energy technologies of the future.
“We’re making these nurdles and basically spilling oil, just in a different form.”
The virus itself killed millions, but pandemic disruptions led to nearly three times as many deaths.
How batteries can help power homes, buildings, and the grid.
Bird flu currently poses little threat to humans, but it’s hell for the birds.
How the RaDonda Vaught case threatens patient safety.
A billion-dollar chip factory just opened in upstate New York. The Biden administration wants more.