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The computer scientist who hunts for costly bugs in crypto code

Johnson might wish he’d hired Ronghui Gu. Gu is the cofounder of CertiK, the largest smart-contract auditor in the fizzy and unpredictable world of cryptocurrencies and Web3. An affable and talkative computer... Read more »

What would true diversity sound like?

Presented online and in person at spaces like Houston’s Contemporary Arts Museum and the Museum of the City of New York, the artwork features audio recordings of 100 individuals counting from 1... Read more »

AI is bringing the internet to submerged Roman ruins

Cabled systems are the most reliable, but they are difficult to maintain and cover a limited operational area. And wireless internet doesn’t work well in water, because of the way water interacts... Read more »

The newest crop found on the farm? Solar panels.

The approach could be a boon for both energy generation and crop production. Less direct sunlight helps keep plants cooler during the day, allowing them to retain more moisture and thus require... Read more »

Our best illustrations of 2022

Stay connected Illustration by Rose Wong Get the latest updates fromMIT Technology Review Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more. Enter your email Privacy Policy Thank you for submitting your... Read more »

This tiny Dutch vehicle for people with disabilities is taking off

The cars range in price from around €15,500 for the Canta Comfort to more than €23,000 for the Canta 2 Inrijwagen. Older models of the Canta were gas-powered, but the latest model... Read more »

A startup says it’s begun releasing particles into the atmosphere, in an effort to tweak the climate

“It’s morally wrong, in my opinion, for us not to be doing this — and to do this as quickly and safely as we can,” he says. Wildly premature But dedicated experts in... Read more »

What’s next in space

“It’s the first mission that’s fundamentally focused on the icy moons,” says Mark McCaughrean, senior advisor for science and exploration at ESA. “We now know these icy moons have very deep water... Read more »

The Download: 2022’s best stories, and what’s next for AI

The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Sam Bankman-Fried has been released on $250 million bailHe’s facing home detention while he awaits trial.... Read more »

Our favorite stories of 2022

Eileen Guo Senior reporter, investigations MIKE BELLEME Story: What happens when you donate your body to science?  Reason: Sometimes the best stories answer questions you didn’t even know you had, and Abby’s... Read more »