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Seven women in vintage swimsuits and swim caps, reminiscent of an Aaron Hurst photograph, stand in a line on the beach, kicking up one leg in unison with the sea in the background.
Disconnection is not a personal failure, but a systems challenge — and an opportunity for employers to strengthen our social fabric.
4 things you should consider before launching your next global learning program.
A person seated in a wheelchair uses a communication device with a Stephen Hawking-like voice, blurred flowers gently framing the scene in the foreground.
Hawking’s refusal to upgrade his communication system preserved a voice that became iconic, not just for its sound, but for the profound identity it conveyed.
A digital illustration of a human brain with blue veins and a glowing light at the top, set against a black background.
“Neurotech is not just about the brain,” says Synchron CTO Riki Banerjee, explaining how their tech can help with paralysis, brain diseases, and beyond.
A person in a red shirt stands next to "Waves in an Impossible Sea," the 2024 science book by Matt Strassler. The background displays a blurred bookshelf.
Matt Strassler's journey into fundamental physics culminates in a brilliant explanation of the Higgs field. Enjoy this exclusive interview.
An e-reader displaying text is propped up against a stack of hardcover books.
The nonprofit made a bold gamble on the limits of "fair use" — and federal courts have not backed their play.
A robotic prosthetic arm with visible internal mechanisms, wires, and a mechanical hand. Labels such as "SFU" and "BESOM" are visible on the arm casing.
In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life.
A close-up of gloved hands handling a cryogenic storage device with straw container tubes inside, emitting visible vapor.
How technology could change everything we thought we knew about reproduction.
Close-up view of a translucent, flatfish-like biohybrid organism with a thin body and short, spiky fins suspended in clear liquid against a plain background.
As creatures and machines meld together in increasingly advanced forms, ethicists are starting to take note.
Close-up of a human eye on the left, and a blurred image of a person without clothing on the right, depicting themes that border on pornography.
Everyone has to learn about sex somehow. Today, billions of people are learning about it from porn.
Three Masai men, dressed in traditional attire and adorned with beaded jewelry, gather around a smartphone in an outdoor setting.
And, more importantly, what’s being done to get them online?
A digital artwork of a satellite with a large golden antenna, transmitting a blue beam towards earth against a starry space background.
Astranis is on a mission to help everyone in the world get online.
Illustration of a person using a tablet in a modern office space interconnected with colleagues via virtual communication technology.
Susannah Fox, former chief technology officer for the HHS, explains how technology has empowered us to help fill in the cracks of the healthcare system.
a man sitting in a wheel chair next to a laptop.
Dennis Klatt developed trailblazing text-to-speech systems before losing his own voice to cancer.
Digital composite image contrasting social interaction with neuralink technology and data analysis.
If you guessed “staying up all night to play video games,” you’d be right.
Illustration of a woman with cybernetic enhancements playing video games with her mind, surrounded by various futuristic interface elements.
Perrikaryal uses an EEG to translate her brain activity into beating bosses in "Elden Ring" and beyond.
A person standing next to a laptop.
Its creators hope the technology will help people meaningfully connect with the external world.
A man sitting in a chair in front of a tv.
BMW found it’s possible to remote-drive vehicles using available technology. All it takes is some software updates and a cellular network connection.
Green chalkboard filled with various mathematical equations, graphs, and formulas written in black marker.
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Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques.
A woman wearing a lab coat researching non-hormonal birth control options.
Since the 1980s, engineered monoclonal antibodies have been knocking out invading germs. Sperm may be next.
A woman in a wheelchair looking at a computer screen.
The brain implant lets her talk four times faster than the previous record.
Today's popular weight-loss drugs could soon be joined by brain stimulation and gene therapies.
a woman holding a cell phone with the text 986 suicide and christ's.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline relaunched last year with a new number, yet few Americans are aware of the helpline and its purpose.
a fountain pen sitting on top of a piece of paper.
George Orwell got it right: "Never use a long word where a short one will do."
a roll of patriotic ribbon on a white surface.
Estonia has long been seen as a pioneer in digitizing the democratic process.
a map of a city with red areas.
Parking lots are about one-fifth of all land in U.S. city centers, making them "easy to get to, but not worth arriving at."
A map of Paris depicting access to bakeries, pharmacies, and news agents.
Quelle horreur! Paris isn't just a 15-minute city; it's a five-minute city.
A low polygon model of the thinker
An innovation's value is found between the technophile’s promises and the Luddite’s doomsday scenarios.
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They cost $1,400 and will make you feel like you’re always on a moving sidewalk.