Electric vehicles (EVs) are a cleaner alternative to gasoline or diesel cars due to lower lifetime carbon footprints. But when an EV battery can no longer adequately charge, it gets recycled or gets repurposed for second-life stationary storage to maximize their economic and environmental value...

While coral reefs make up only 1% of the entire ocean, they hold almost 25% of all oceanic species, per the Smithsonian. Yet, despite being a vital part of the ocean’s ecosystem, the reefs are dying due to coral bleaching, rising water temperatures and other stressors...

By Mahika Khosla Mar 31, 2026 The boom of missiles breaking the sound barrier ripples throughout the smoke-streaked sky, fighter jets perform somersaults across the clouds and the motors of deadly kamikaze drones screech over the heads of ducking soldiers as the army slowly advances. With an ever-increasing pace, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computing are being integrated into weapon systems across the world. Now, the future of such integra

By Brandon Koo Feb. 11, 2026 Mingyue Xiao Art The frigatebird serenely glides across the open ocean, wings locked in place and eyes half-closed over waves that stretch for miles. A brief lapse of attention could result in a fatal plummet, yet the bird continues in a state of half-sleep and half-awareness. It rests yet remains just alert enough—for animals like the frigatebird, sleeping fully can be more dangerous than staying awake. Sleep is essential for near

By Lauren Law December 10, 2025 In Alaska, where homes battle the brutal cold with layers of imported Styrofoam, scientists are turning to mycelium, the living root network of mushrooms, to create a biodegradable and locally sourced insulation alternative that has been in development for nearly a decade. In Alaska, where homes battle brutal cold with layers of imported Styrofoam, scientists are turning to mycelium, a living root network of mushrooms, to create

The era of lengthy, trial-and-error laboratory work in gene editing is ending. Researchers are forging a transformative partnership between artificial intelligence (AI) and CRISPR-Cas9, accelerating the speed and precision with which scientists can modify DNA. This alliance promises to...

By James Tong Sept. 24, 2025 The stars glimmer in the night sky above a crackling campfire in the forest. Above...