Jackson Ryan
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A Bionic Eye That Could Restore Vision (and Put Humans in the Matrix?)
The Science Eye's grand promise is to help restore vision. If it works, we might even be able to manipulate our own reality. → Read More
In the Shadow of Chernobyl, a Pack of Dogs Unlike Any Other Roams the Wasteland
The genetically distinct population of canines provides a way to study how harsh environments can affect DNA. → Read More
A Planet Without Google Search
Could chatbot search usher in the next era of the internet? → Read More
Bold Plan to Dim the Sun by Blasting Moon Dust Into Space Could Help Cool Earth
Astrophysicists demonstrate a surprising way to block radiation from the sun. → Read More
A Scientific Investigation of 'The Last of Us' Fungal Pandemic
Cordyceps infects the brains of ants in the real world, so how plausible is the fungi apocalypse in HBO's hit new show? → Read More
Dodo De-Extinction: How Scientists Plan to Resurrect an Iconic Species
The dodo's demise was caused by humans. Now scientists think they can bring the bird back. Should they? → Read More
Resurrecting the Dodo: How Scientists Plan to De-Extinct an Iconic Species
The dodo's demise was caused by humans. Now scientists think they can bring the bird back. But should they? → Read More
Xbox's Carbon Aware Update Is Great but Can We Take Its Climate Goals Seriously?
Microsoft is updating its Xbox consoles to be "carbon aware" but it's also making... controller hoodies. → Read More
Is 'The Last of Us' Fungal Pandemic Possible? A Scientific Investigation
The horrors of HBO's latest hit are based on real-world nightmares. Here's what a Cordyceps apocalypse might look like in reality. → Read More
In a First, Scientists Divert Lightning Strikes Using a Powerful Laser
On top of a Swiss mountain, a car-sized laser has helped guide lightning from the sky to the ground. → Read More
Xbox, You're Better Than This
Soon your Xbox will be "carbon aware," but can we take Microsoft's climate goals seriously? → Read More
Xbox, You're Better Than This
Commentary: Your Xbox will soon be "carbon aware," but can we take Microsoft's climate goals seriously? → Read More
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: How to Watch Live, Start Times, Sasha Banks, Predictions and More
The biggest event on NJPW's calendar kicks off Jan. 4. Here's how you can watch. → Read More
Space Solar Power Satellite Could Help Realize Our Sci-Fi Dreams of Unlimited Energy
A Caltech demo mission, launching Jan. 3, will test key elements of space-based solar power generation. → Read More
NASA Mars Rover Just Dropped Its First Sample on the Red Planet
Perseverance rover is creating humanity's first sample depot on another planet. → Read More
120 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil Hid a Surprising Meal in Its Stomach
Re-analysis of a decades-old fossil provides the first evidence of a dinosaur eating a mammal. → Read More
Major Energy Breakthrough: Milestone Achieved in US Fusion Experiment
The National Ignition Facility achieves ignition in a fusion reactor. → Read More
Fusion Energy Breakthrough: Major Milestone Achieved in US Experiment
The National Ignition Facility has achieved net energy gain in a fusion reactor for the first time. → Read More
A Fusion Energy Breakthrough? Watch Live as US Scientists Make Major Announcement
A fusion reactor at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory may have reached a critical milestone. → Read More
10 Epic Science Books That Non-scientists Can Read and Enjoy
The world’s great thinkers and scientists have long written down what they learn – we can head all the way... → Read More