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How to Think About Thinking

A conversation with neuroscientist Adrian Owen about the importance of executive function

August 28, 2026

Cyborg Roaches Could Be the Future of Triage Medicine

The augmented insects could deliver life-saving care to disaster victims

August 28, 2026

The First Moon Spaceport Is Coming. But First We’ll Need Moon Traffic Control

If we don’t manage air traffic well, we risk spacecraft being sent way off course—without the rocket fuel necessary to get back

August 28, 2026

Fact-Checking the Biohackers Who Claim Metformin is an Anti-Aging Wonder Drug

What the science says about their DIY one-person clinical trials

August 27, 2026

In Photos: The Sea Creatures Lurking Off the Shores of Nantucket

An aerial survey captures images of marine megafauna aplenty in the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Massachusetts

August 27, 2026

Meet the Vegan Draculas of Australia

New research seeks to confirm the identity of tropical lampreys that don’t have the taste for blood

August 27, 2026

Archaeologists Just Found a Fascinating Ancient Statue—Used as a Paving Stone in a Roman Road

The statue dates back 2,500 years, and offers researchers clues about the culture of the period

August 27, 2026

How Much of a Problem is AI’s Water Use?

It depends. Though water consumption by data centers pales in comparison to that of some other industries, it’s a problem in water-stressed regions. Water-saving cooling technologies could help

August 27, 2026

NASA Has Begun the Countdown to the Launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

The new space telescope will help astronomers unravel the mysteries of the universe

August 27, 2026

The Kitchen of the Realm: Even the Commoners Ate Well in Ancient Osaka

But their dental hygiene may leave something to be desired

August 26, 2026

How We Decide Who Deserves Our Help

Cooperation is a double-edged sword

August 26, 2026