Smart Cities, Bad Metaphors, and a Better Urban Future
Shannon Mattern's new book 'A City Is Not a Computer' digs into the data, dashboards, and language that keep people from building better, safer communities. ..
Shannon Mattern's new book 'A City Is Not a Computer' digs into the data, dashboards, and language that keep people from building better, safer communities. ..
Muscle cells, 3D-printed lunar regolith, and le Blob will soon orbit 250 miles above Earth. ..
A major new report from the IPCC paints a devastating portrait of climate change. But it also shows that it's not too late for drastic action. ..
While the popular plant-based meats grab all the headlines, a much more humble foodstuff is poised to lead the next wave of alternative proteins. ..
The brown dwarf isn't a star and it's not a planet. But it's illuminating the murky borderlands that separate the two. ..
Rare-earth magnet recycling could reduce the need to mine for more resources, leading to more sustainable data centers. ..
Relatively minor meltdowns might destroy underwater cables and disrupt vital industries, scientists say, creating a cascade of economic misery. ..
Rats may feel concern when cage mates are trapped. But, like people, they don’t always care enough to help. ..
Pinning down the number of “long-haulers” suffering from the mysterious condition is an important task. It’s also proving impossible. ..
Researchers recently tested whether a balloon-borne sensor could listen for venusquakes to learn about the planet's makeup. ..