Science
How to build table-top fusion reactors
A U.S. startup is reviving a 60-year-old concept to build desktop fusion reactors, bringing renewed attention to this long-standing scientific idea.
A dangerous new class of synthetic opioid is spreading
A dangerous new class of synthetic opioids, nitazenes, is spreading. These drugs are significantly more potent than fentanyl, posing a deadly risk.
Do hangover supplements work?
Hangover supplements have sound scientific logic, but empirical evidence supporting their effectiveness remains scarce.
Burying nuclear reactors might make them cleaner and cheaper
A US firm plans to test if burying nuclear reactors enhances safety and reduces costs.
Scientists are discovering a powerful new way to prevent cancer
Scientists reveal a potent cancer prevention strategy. Therapies should promote healthy cells while eliminating diseased ones.
The Economist is hiring a science and technology correspondent
The Economist is recruiting a science and technology correspondent for a one-year role based in London.
The truth about seed oils
The text dismisses alarmist narratives, asserting that seed oils provide superior health benefits compared to widely consumed alternatives.
The rise of beer made by AI
AI-crafted beer is gaining popularity as enthusiastic patrons embrace the innovative beverage.
The middle-aged are no longer the most miserable
The era of youthful optimism has ended. Midlife is no longer the peak of misery.
A successful test flight puts Musk’s Starship back on track
Starship’s successful test flight clears technical hurdles, yet the project’s aggressive timelines remain unrealistic and disconnected from reality.
A Chinese lab starts to tackle a giant mystery in particle physics
China’s JUNO detector, hidden in a mountain, is launching a search for elusive subatomic particles to solve major particle physics mysteries.
Are saunas actually good for you?
Research suggests saunas offer potential health benefits, though current data remains inconclusive.
The discovery of a gene for chronic pain could herald new treatments
A newly identified gene linked to chronic pain may enable novel treatments, while dietary habits could also influence pain management.
Old fossil-fuel plants are becoming green-energy hubs
Legacy fossil-fuel plants are transforming into green-energy hubs, proving that the most polluting infrastructure segments can help build a cleaner power grid.
AI-powered robots can take your phone apart
AI-powered robots disassemble mobile devices, significantly boosting the efficiency of electronic waste recycling.
RFK Jr’s attack on mRNA technology endangers the world
RFK Jr.’s cuts to mRNA technology threaten global health, extending risks far beyond just vaccines.
Should you use a standing desk?
Standing desks offer tangible benefits, though their impact varies by age. Consider your specific needs to determine if they are right for you.
Drones could soon become more intrusive than ever
Drones may soon use whole-body biometrics, becoming more intrusive. This emerging technology raises significant privacy concerns regarding surveillance capabilities.
Smoke from boreal wildfires could cool the Arctic
Boreal wildfire smoke may cool the Arctic, but the harm from these fires outweighs any such advantages.