Technology
Making Backpacks for Tiny Fish
A new generation of petite, submersible tracking tags offers a fresh look at the lives of little fishes
This Muppet Is a Memory Device
Developing a high-tech, brain-like memory device led to a “cute surprise”
A Glittering Cave Holds Ancient Stories
New technology reveals traces of spiritual journeys through the underground world
How to Thwart Internet Scams
The workings of our brains render us vulnerable to scamming, but data removal services offer a digital barricade.
The Inner Lives of Cells
New microscopes are giving scientists a better understanding of human biology and disease
AI Already Knows Us Too Well
Chatbots profile our personalities, which could give them the keys to drive our thoughts—and actions
AI Has Already Run Us Over the Cliff
Cognitive neuroscientist Chris Summerfield argues that we don’t understand the technology we’re so eager to deploy
I Bought a Robot Cat for My Rabbit
A TikTok experiment led me into a strange world of cyborg cockroaches, imposter fish, and the ethics of care
AI Could Help Humans Understand Animals
But are animal dictionaries enough to demystify the animal mind?











