The Pandemic Might Have Redesigned Cities Forever

Changes small and large—parklets, outdoor restaurants, bike lanes—could remake our relationship to cities (and help fix…

Some Cancer Studies Fail to Replicate. That Might Be OK

A years-long effort to validate key cancer biology hit roadblocks and found problems. But maybe this…

Can a Digital Reality Be Jacked Directly Into Your Brain?

The idea of a synthetic experience uploaded to the mind has been a sci-fi fantasy forever.…

New Covid Drugs Are Here—and They Could Change the Pandemic

Two antivirals could help beat Covid-19 in countries that don’t have vaccines yet. They just need…

The Long Search for a Brain Computer Interface That Speaks Your Mind

The trick is to use data from the brain to synthesize speech in real time so…

In ‘Termination Shock,’ Neal Stephenson Finally Takes on Global Warming

The renowned author says his genre should inspire solutions. In his new novel, he tackles our…

New *** Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide

The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy…

He Charted Marvel’s Massive Story—and Revealed an Epic

For his new book, Douglas Wolk read more than 27,000 comic books. What he found was…

What Can Convince People to Just Get Vaccinated Already?

Researchers are struggling to figure out why people don’t get their Covid shots, and what language…

Better Data on Ivermectin Is Finally on Its Way

Studies have been small and often not great. The best info so far says don’t use…