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Updated 2024-11-27 13:48
Human Embryo Gene Editing Gets a Road Map—Not a Green Light
After the 2018 “Crispr baby” scandal, a global commission assessed the technology and set strict criteria for moving it toward clinical trials.
The Trump Administration Continues to Erode Election Security
The DHS, the DOJ, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have all had recent controversies that bode poorly for electoral integrity.
Could a Tree Help Find a Decaying Corpse Nearby?
On a “body farm,” researchers are exploring whether the nutrients from human cadavers can change the look of plants, which authorities might use to locate missing persons.
A Critical Flaw Is Affecting Thousands of WordPress Sites
Hackers have been exploiting the vulnerability, which is now patched: Users should update to File Manager version 6.9 ASAP.
Oxo 8 Cup Coffee Maker Review: Brews 8 Great Cups, or Just 1
A countertop brewer with a smart design that makes a near-perfect carafe.
Startup Perks Go Remote—and Take a More Inclusive Approach
Tech companies are swapping on-campus gourmet chefs for free snack deliveries, but they're also stepping up childcare support and mental health services.
The Transgressive, Progressive Utopia of Summer Television
Genre-bending series like I May Destroy You and Lovecraft Country may be rooted in pain, but they’re also thrillingly hopeful.
Gravity, Gizmos, and a Grand Theory of Interstellar Travel
For decades, Jim Woodward dreamed of a propellantless engine to take humans to the stars. Now he thinks he’s got it. But is it revolutionary—or illusory?
Big Tech Companies Want to Help Get You Back in the Office
Alphabet, Microsoft, and Salesforce are offering services to track employees, arrange tests, and record results—all while most of their staffers are remote.
Access to Telemedicine Is Hardest for Those Who Need It Most
Older patients and other vulnerable populations tend to need more medical care, but it’s often difficult for them to get online for remote visits.
The FBI Botched Its DNC Hack Warning in 2016—but Says It Won’t Next Time
Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims.
The Flagrant Hypocrisy of Bungled College Reopenings
Higher education has ignored its main mission: to teach critical thinking. It’s time to take the adults back to school.
Google Wants to Remix News Radio Just for You
The company’s latest news product is an ever-replenishing playlist of audio stories—curated, in part, by the wealth of data it has on you.
No, Public Trust in Scientific Institutions Has Not Eroded
But given what we've seen during the pandemic, maybe it should.
Your Beloved Blue Jeans Are Polluting the Ocean—Big Time
When you wash denim, tiny fibers shed and flow into the environment. Scientists just found that Arctic waters are now loaded with little bits of jeans.
Covid Snuffed Out Burning Man—but the Festival Goes On in VR
No one in the meatspace is going to the Black Rock Desert this year. So I soared into the sprawling digital reconstruction that is BRCvr.
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review: An Expensive 2-In-1
Microsoft's refreshed 2-in-1 brings more power than ever before—but for the price, you're getting neither the best tablet nor the best laptop.
Flu Season and Covid-19 Are About to Collide. Now What?
Hospitals in the US are already stressed. Now, they must brace for a wave of flu patients needing more beds, lab tests, and ventilators.
How to Deal With the Anxiety of Uncertainty
Our brains weren't wired to deal with the "psychological pandemic" of not knowing what the future holds. Here's how to cope with living in limbo.
Amazon Deletes Job Posts Seeking Analysts to Track ‘Labor Organizing Threats’
The company says the descriptions of the roles were incorrect. Critics say it’s a warning shot.
Here's the Real Reason You Miss the Nokia 3310
The iconic mobile phone, which turns 20 years old, was an all-timer—and a reminder of less-connected times.
Google and Apple Change Tactics on Contact Tracing Tech
The companies will handle more of the technology for notifying people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Privacy won't be affected, they say.
A Grim Reality of Reopening: More Mold
Unoccupied buildings, abandoned during the coronavirus shutdowns, give fungi a great opportunity to move in.
How States Can Join Forces to Expand Covid Testing
Through quadratic funding, big and small states can be rewarded to form compacts that expand testing capacity—and enable states to finally control the pandemic.
One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack - September 2020
This month brings attention to the cases of missing reporters worldwide—including Sri Lankan writer Prageeth Eknelygoda, who was abducted over 10 years ago.
A Saudi Prince's Attempt to Silence Critics on Twitter
An ongoing investigation reveals how Mohammed bin Salman's team allegedly infiltrated the platform—and got away with it.
How to Listen to More Podcasts
Struggling with a backlog of episodes from your favorite shows? These tips will help you listen not just to more, but the best episodes.
The Oysters That Knew What Time It Was
Scientists long believed that biological clocks were predominantly driven by internal rhythms. Then came a fraught discovery—about mollusks and the moon.
Can a Bubble Net Stop a Hurricane? Some Norwegians Think So
An idea to use underwater bubbles to cool oceans and deflate oncoming storms is the latest in a series of far-out schemes for controlling the weather.
The Blurred Lines and Closed Loops of Google Search
Seemingly small design tweaks to the search results interface may change how and where people find information online.
A Beautiful Yet Grim Map Shows How Wildfire Smoke Spreads
California’s blazes have sent a haze across the United States. An experimental model shows where that cloud ends up.
Are Radioactive Diamond Batteries a Cure for Nuclear Waste?
Researchers are developing a new battery powered by lab-grown gems made from reformed nuclear waste. If it works, it will last thousands of years.
I Was a Floating Head at an NBA Game. It Gets Weirder
Crowds of spectral, legless virtual fans are part of the league's stab at preserving the ambiance of pre-pandemic basketball. I took a seat.
Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS
The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time.
The Pheromonophone Lets You Reach Out and Smell Someone
The prankish device is the subject of a new audiobook that pokes serious fun at Silicon Valley’s culture of disruption. We spoke with its inventor.
T-Mobile and Sprint Merger FAQ: What You Need to Know (2020)
If you’re a Sprint or T-Mobile subscriber, you may have a lot of questions now that the two wireless carriers have merged. And what's happening with Dish and Boost? We have answers.
Should Google’s Ad Market Be Regulated Like the Stock Market?
A leading antitrust scholar says yes. Congress may be listening.
How Cryptography Lets Down Marginalized Communities
Speaking at a prestigious crypto conference this month, Seny Kamara called on the field to recognize its blind spots—and fix them.
Alexa, Play My Alibi: The Smart Home Gets Taken to Court
This week, we discuss the growing trend of data from smart speakers and other connected devices being used to solve crimes.
Covid Is Accelerating a Global Censorship Crisis
Autocracies and democracies alike are suppressing information within their borders, which will affect public health and security around the world.
Porn Sites Still Won’t Take Down Nonconsensual Deepfakes
The videos are racking up millions of views. Meanwhile, for victims, the legal options aren’t keeping up with the technology
6 Kids School Supplies for Online Distance Learning
Whether your children are distance learning, in the classroom, or somewhere in between, we’ve got a school supplies list to make this year a little easier.
These New Shape-Shifting Materials Get Super Cool, Super Fast
Shape memory alloys and a kind of plastic crystal chill quickly under force or pressure. They could lead to eco-friendly fridges and air conditioners.
How to Protect the Data on Your Laptop
Your laptop is a treasure trove of personal and sensitive information—make sure it's as secure as it can be.
The Joy of ‘Analog’ Cooking on a Green Coleman Camp Stove
The best way to unplug from all your digital kitchen gadgetry is to fire up a pair of propane burners in the middle of nowhere.
Can Australia Force Google and Facebook to Pay for News?
A proposed law would require the tech giants to negotiate with publishers. Similar attempts in Europe have largely failed.
A Spate of Arrests Sends the Piracy World Reeling
Plus: ATM hacks, the Belarus internet shutdown, and more of the week's top security news.
The Excellent Evolution of 'Bill and Ted Face the Music'
A conversation with director Dean Parisot and writers Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson about how they updated the franchise for its third film.
The Biblical Flood That Will Drown California
The Great Flood of 1861–1862 was a preview of what scientists expect to see again, and soon.
14 Best Weekend Deals: Video Games, Headphones, and More
Want 'Fall Guys'? It’s free if you have PlayStation Plus! We’ve also rounded up a ton of other sales, including discounts on robot vacuums and earbuds.
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