8 Experienced scientists disrupt less, but their ideas last longer
New research shows they produce more lasting breakthroughs. (Nature)
+ A new wave of private labs is challenging US science.(Economist $)
9 Everyone’s buying EVs, except Americans
Drivers don’t want to sacrifice convenience or familiarity. (Atlantic $)
10 Influencer photoshoots are getting the boot at beauty spots
Hotspots are banning them to protect peace and privacy. (Guardian)
Quote of the day
“They all truly hate each other, and they’re all trying to make as much money as they can as fast as they can.”
—JB Pritzker, governor of Illinois, tells The Verge that the fierce competition between AI companies is complicating efforts to regulate the industry.
One more thing
Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over.
In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that number was 79 million square meters—enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. The increase worries folks who study microplastics and environmental pollution.
While the plastic-making industry insists that synthetic fields are safe if properly installed, lots of researchers think that isn’t so. Find out why AstroTurf has ignited heated debates.