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3 things that didn’t make the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025…
In the meantime, here are three technologies that we considered including on the 2025 list but ultimately…
Donating embryos for research is surprisingly complex
There are a few reasons why embryos aren’t making it into research labs, says Hartshorne. Part of the problem…
What China’s critical mineral ban means for the US
The nation said it may also further restrict sales of graphite, which makes up most of the material in the…
The US Department of Defense is investing in deepfake detection
"This work represents a significant step forward in strengthening our information advantage as we combat…
The Download: OpenAI’s defense contract, and making food from microbes
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Alternative meat could help the climate. Will anyone eat it?
Meat is often the star on our plates, but our love of animal-based foods is a problem for the climate.…
OpenAI’s new defense contract completes its military pivot
“We believe a democratic vision for AI is essential to unlocking its full potential and ensuring its benefits…
Would you eat dried microbes? This company hopes so.
The global food system is responsible for roughly 25% to 35% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions today…
Google DeepMind’s new AI model is the best yet at weather forecasting
Google DeepMind isn't the only big tech firm that is applying AI to weather forecasting. Nvidia released…
The Download: The Russia-Ukraine war’s effect on tech, and shaking up…
In the future, CRISPR will get easier and easier to administer, potentially opening up paths for tinkering with…