Space Debris Will Block Space Exploration unless We Start Acting Sustainably
We need satellites and rocket bodies designed with an end-of-life plan to keep space uncluttered and navigable
We need satellites and rocket bodies designed with an end-of-life plan to keep space uncluttered and navigable
When it’s time to rebuild, we must prioritize more sustainable and resilient infrastructure in Ukraine
Multitasking can occupy attention longer than people anticipate
The U.S. ignored Oppenheimer’s warnings about nuclear weapons and rushed to build and deploy a dangerous technology. We must not make the same mistake with AI
Young people do not fall into neat categories of race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Research into LGBTQ mental health must take that into account
Some jobs just need the human touch to work, even with automated assistance
The twisty history and surprise ending of the four-color theorem saga
Using concepts from theoretical physics and explorations of the multiverse, here’s what we can understand about Barbie and the world she lives in
Around half a million excess cesarean births occur every year in the U.S., putting mothers’ lives at risk
Vast evidence shows firearms restrictions in civil protection orders save lives
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