Tag: Science

In the 1980s, a significant shift occurred in global food production, allowing the average person to access enough calories for the first time in history. Charles C. Mann explores how innovations from the Green Revolution, particularly advances in fertilization, irrigation, and g...

Danny Robb traces how our perception of the moon evolved from a mythological entity to a real place that has been scientifically explored and mapped. He recounts through centuries of observation and technological advancements, revealing how our relationship with the Moon has shif...

Over fifty-one days, Johannes Fritz leads a flock of these unique birds on a migration from Germany to Spain, employing a microlight aircraft and a dedicated team of volunteers. Nick Paumgarten writes about these efforts that he describes as “quixotic.”

Michael Erard writes about the phenomenon of delirium that often accompanies the dying process. He contrasts our cultural expectations of last words with the chaotic reality of a disoriented mind, revealing how this disconnect can affect both patients and their families.

Building nuclear reactors is difficult and expensive. The industry is hopeful that using almost-exact copies of existing reactors can help keep costs down and prevent delays for new projects.

Connectomics — a technique that maps physical connections between neural cells — is expensive and inefficient. E11 Bio, a non-profit research group, is designing a tool to expedite progress.

Noland Arbaugh was the first human to receive a brain chip from Elon Musk's Neuralink, allowing him to control computers with his thoughts. His story raises questions not only about the potential of this technology but also about the ethical implications of merging human minds wi...

Scientists are getting closer to figuring out what determines the patterns that animals wear. Rivka Galchen’s story takes a look into how research is progressing with two examples, the patterned skin of boxfish and the stripes of African striped mice.

When a rare meteorite falls, it springs amateur sky-watchers, scientists, and professional meteorite hunters into a treasure hunt. This piece by Helen Gordon adapted from her book focuses on the excitement surrounding the Winchcombe meteorite, and the scientists that employe meth...

Nicola Twilley writes about the challenges, historical context, and current research efforts surrounding the development of artificial blood substitutes, both from lab-grown red blood cells and synthetic alternatives. For something so abundantly produces by our bodies, we are sti...