Tech
Florida Begins Release of Genetically Altered Mosquitoes to Prevent Spread of Zika
If the first stage of the program works, up to 750 million mosquitoes could be released in the United States.
Science | Page 3
Business News
Sun Unleashes Large Solar Flare Which Could Lead to Spectacular Auroras This Weekend: Experts
When the Earth is in the direct path of a coronal mass ejection CME it can lead to major geomagnetic storms resulting in stunning aurora borealis and aurora australis light shows if skies are clear.
Business News
Asian Spider Takes Hold in Georgia, Sends Humans Scurrying
A large spider native to East Asia has spun its thick, golden web on power lines, porches and vegetable patches all over north Georgia this year.
Human Resources
The Key to Improving Communication? Hint: It’s Not What You Say.
Learn how to improve your ability to influence others by focusing on your tone and body language instead of your words.
Building a Business
How the Superpower of Uncertainty Can Benefit Your Career
While uncomfortable, uncertainty can bring you to new levels in your work.
Business Accounting
This Is Why Compound Interest Is More Valuable Than Ever Before
New scientific breakthroughs mean it's time to take a second look at "the eighth wonder of the world."
By Kieran Lewis
Business News
High-Potency ‘Golden Cells’ Offer Hope to Those With Severe Brain Injuries
Entrepreneurs can help develop innovative treatments and bring them to market.
Business News
Turns Out There Were Once Billions of T. Rexes, and They Hunted Their Prey in Terrifying Packs
Scientists have discovered that the most tyrannical dinosaur was more omnipresent and socially inclined than previously imagined.
By Kenny Herzog
Tech
‘So Many Lightbulbs Went Off’: How This Couple’s Stress-Soothing Invention Blew Up During the Pandemic
The Apollo Neuro is a new anxiety-reducing wearable backed by powerful research, and the powerhouse couple behind it has high hopes for combating the mental health crisis.
Business News
Russia Sank a Neutrino Observatory Into the World’s Deepest Lake
Baikal-GVD will help scientists study the history of the universe.
By I. Bonifacic
Thought Leaders
‘Failure Is Not an Option:’ What Apollo 13 Teaches Entrepreneurs About Problem-Solving
Work the puzzle, "methodically looking for a solution until you run out of oxygen."
By Aytekin Tank
Business News
This Theoretical Physicist Boldly Goes Where Few Black Women Have Gone Before
In her new book, Harvard-educated Professor Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shares her vision of the cosmos and breaks down the sexism and racism inherent in science.
By S.C. Stuart
Business News
Scientists May Have Found the Background Ripples of the Universe
The gravitational wave discovery could help us understand the cosmos.
By Jon Fingas
Business News
Teen Scientist and Inventor Named First-Ever ‘Time’ Kid of the Year
The 15-year-old wunderkind was interviewed by Angelina Jolie about her efforts to combat everything from contaminated water to cyberbullying.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
Purdue Pharma to Plead Guilty to Multiple Federal Charges (Updated)
The OxyContin manufacturer will pay the government $225 million and own up to misleading the DEA and incentivizing doctors to write prescriptions.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
The Next U.S. Particle Accelerator Will Be Built On Long Island By 2031
The Electron-Ion Collider will be built on the footprint of Brookhaven's existing collider.
Tech
This Is How Technology Will Solve Chronic Pain
Artificial intelligence is already innovating in many industries. It's time to use AI to transform pain relief.
Business News
Possible Signs of Life Found On Venus. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Presumably Annoyed They Didn’t Find Them First.
An international team of scientists reports the discovery of a gas that could indicate the existence of live microbes on the desert-like planet.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
Google Arts and Culture App Lets You View Ancient Creatures in AR
The Cambropachycope is going to haunt my dreams.
By Nick Summers
Business News
Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Just Started Its Phase 3 Trial. Here’s How It Will Work.
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine candidate entered its next phase of human trials on Monday. The company hopes to have results by Thanksgiving.
Entrepreneurs
Can Psychedelics Help Treat Depression?
It's a question doctors are starting to ask again, and we walk you through it.
By Ben Angel
Thought Leaders
Gen Z Considers This Benefit More Important Than Salary
The greatest minds of this generation are social-justice oriented, STEM-savvy and financially conscious. And they really want good healthcare.
Business News
How Entrepreneurs Can Address Unconscious Bias
First, you need to know what it is and how it functions.
Business News
10 Women on the Myths of Working in STEM and Tech
Top women executives from PepsiCo, Google, Ryder, Shutterstock and more get real about being women leaders in male-dominated industries.
By Penny Bauder
Thought Leaders
‘Jurassic Park’ Advisor Don Lessem Is Building a Robot Dinosaur Army!
On this week's episode of 'Get a Real Job,' paleontologist Don Lessem discusses his business of breathing life into giant robot dinosaurs. Run!
By Dan Bova
Business News
After 21 Years, SETI No Longer Needs Our Help Searching for Aliens
The search for alien life continues, but it doesn't need our idle computing power anymore.
Thought Leaders
The Indiana Jones of Biology Gets Attacked by Hippos More Often Than Most People
Biologist and adventurer Forrest Galante, host of 'Extinct or Alive,' talks risk-taking and following your passion to the ends of the earth.
By Dan Bova