New dialogues are emerging about what comes next in biology, 25 years after completion of a draft of the human genome.
Opinion: The Upside of Climate Pessimism
Optimism doesn’t always lead to action on climate change, whereas pessimistic outlooks can sometimes help.
Optimism doesn’t always lead to action on climate change, whereas pessimistic outlooks can sometimes help.
The Technology for Autonomous Weapons Exists. What Now?
In the future, humans may not be the only arbiters of who lives and dies in war, as weapons gain decision-making power.
In the future, humans may not be the only arbiters of who lives and dies in war, as weapons gain decision-making power.
The Delicate Path of Treating Addiction Among Doctors
Physician Health Programs aim to help struggling doctors. But some critics say they do more harm than good.
Physician Health Programs aim to help struggling doctors. But some critics say they do more harm than good.
Book Review: The Curious History of Life-Saving Viruses
Bacteria-eating viruses called bacteriophages are drawing new interest, Lina Zeldovich writes in “The Living Medicine.”
Bacteria-eating viruses called bacteriophages are drawing new interest, Lina Zeldovich writes in “The Living Medicine.”
Interview: What Biden’s COVID Czar Learned From the Pandemic
Ashish Jha, the former White House Covid-19 response coordinator, discusses the country’s successes and mistakes.
Ashish Jha, the former White House Covid-19 response coordinator, discusses the country’s successes and mistakes.
Opinion: Frontline Mpox Responders Aren’t Getting the Support They Need
More donations should go directly to local organizations in Africa to prevent mpox from becoming the next pandemic.
More donations should go directly to local organizations in Africa to prevent mpox from becoming the next pandemic.
The Search for Critical Minerals Is Going High Tech
In a bid to unearth its own nickel, lithium, and more, the U.S. is using AI to help zero in on mineral-rich deposits.
In a bid to unearth its own nickel, lithium, and more, the U.S. is using AI to help zero in on mineral-rich deposits.
Podcast: Will Artificial Intelligence Kill Us All?
This week on Entanglements, our hosts talk to a former OpenAI employee and a Princeton professor about AI and doom.
This week on Entanglements, our hosts talk to a former OpenAI employee and a Princeton professor about AI and doom.
Opinion: The Nobel Prizes Tell a Story About Scientific Discovery
The 2024 awards offer a unique look into the present and future of scientific innovation, including the rise of AI.
The 2024 awards offer a unique look into the present and future of scientific innovation, including the rise of AI.
Are Schools With Armed Police Actually Safer?
New research casts doubt on the benefits of deploying officers in public schools to deter criminal activity.
New research casts doubt on the benefits of deploying officers in public schools to deter criminal activity.
Book Review: Why the Medical Establishment Often Gets It Wrong
In “Blind Spots,” medical expert Marty Makary rails against bad science and baseless opinions in health care.
In “Blind Spots,” medical expert Marty Makary rails against bad science and baseless opinions in health care.
The Great American Nuclear Weapons Upgrade
New nuclear-capable planes will soon be distributed to U.S. bases. Will they deter warfare or lead to an arms race?
New nuclear-capable planes will soon be distributed to U.S. bases. Will they deter warfare or lead to an arms race?
Could AI Help Curb Conspiracy Theory Beliefs?
Chatbots may help correct disinformation, but experts say AI interventions can be a double-edged sword.
Chatbots may help correct disinformation, but experts say AI interventions can be a double-edged sword.
The Upside-Down World of Crime Statistics
Major crimes are falling by most official measures, so why does the public feel the opposite is true?
Major crimes are falling by most official measures, so why does the public feel the opposite is true?
Opinion: The Key to Improving Global Health? Radical Listening
Public health professionals must engage local communities to learn about their needs and proposed solutions.
Public health professionals must engage local communities to learn about their needs and proposed solutions.