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Oyster fight: The humble sea creature could hold the key to restoring coastal waters. Developers hate it.

Oyster reefs, which are clusters of wild oysters that grow on top of and around each other, can protect shorelines from coastal erosion, acting as a living natural barrier. Both reefs and farmed... Read more »

The Download: inside an AI gym, and how to make the internet safer

Like any good gym, Lumin Fitness prides itself on the quality of its trainers. Chloe, an energetic young coach, promises to help you crush your fitness goals. The disciplined Rex, who has... Read more »

How to fight for internet freedom

Last week, Freedom House, a human rights advocacy group, released its annual review of the state of internet freedom around the world; it’s one of the most important trackers out there if you want... Read more »

Welcome to the AI gym staffed by virtual trainers 

They are also confident their system of AI trainers will encourage people to start working out even if they were previously put off gyms. The idea is to offer a more personalized... Read more »

Video: Leah Stokes on the challenges ahead for the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), often dubbed the “Climate Bill,” was signed into law more than a year ago in the US and catalyzed more than $390 billion of investment in the... Read more »

Video: Leah Stokes on the early impact and remaining challenges of the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), often dubbed the “Climate Bill,” was signed into law more than a year ago in the US and catalyzed more than $390 billion of investment in the... Read more »

The Download: junk in space, and what’s next for mRNA vaccines

We’ve just taken a major step toward cleaning up space junk. Earlier this week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US issued its first fine for space debris, ordering the TV... Read more »

mRNA vaccines just won a Nobel Prize. Now they’re ready for the next act.

The other reason is that researchers can add in mRNA for many different flu strains to create a vaccine that might provide broader protection. Last year, a team at the University of... Read more »

Why the first-ever space junk fine is such a big deal

While there are no formal laws for clearing up space junk in the US or elsewhere, the FCC and other national regulators that approve satellites for launch are starting to adopt guidelines... Read more »

Driving companywide efficiencies with AI

“In the past, AI was seen as a complex and expensive technology that was only accessible to large companies with deep pockets,” says Himadri Sarkar, executive vice president and global head of... Read more »