On August 21, anyone viewing from a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will be able to witness one of nature's grandest spactacles — a total eclipse of the …
What happens when the twin worlds of biotechnology and artificial intelligence merge, allowing us to re-design our species to meet our whims and desires? I speak with author Yuval Noah …
Artificial leaf technology may one day be an important weapon in the fight against climate change, and a vital power source, as I report for NBCnews.com.
Geoengineering — intentionally manipulating the planet's climate — has always sounded like science fiction. But, as the effects of climate change become ever more apparent, is it time to take …
Philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Leibniz, who died 300 years ago, foresaw the "Information Age." I report on Leibniz's legacy for Slate Future Tense.
The BookLab podcast — hosted by myself and science journalist Amanda Gefter — gets a plug on CBC Radio's "Fresh Air." I chat with host Chris dela Torre about this …
