NewsSTEM careers require the same kind of creative thinking as the arts, says new researchSurprisingly, creativity is general in nature, according to a new study that has big implications for education.
Co.DesignThis breakthrough battery recharges itself for limitless energyIt’s not a lot of power, but for many devices, it will be enough.
Co.DesignHow one lab is turning algae into flip-flops—and taking on Big Plastic in the processTraditional plastic is terrible for the environment. This biodegradable plastic could be a solution.
Co.DesignSee the $135 million underwater lab designed by Fabien Cousteau and Yves BéharFour times larger than any underwater lab to date, it could change underwater research forever.
Work LifeWhat my parents Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan taught me about the power of daily ritualsIn her first book, For Small Creatures Such as We, author Sasha Sagan explores the significance of ritual in an unpredictable universe.
Co.DesignA scientific study on gift wrapping reveals why presents should look messyTwo colleagues and I wondered whether all that time and effort is actually worth it. Does a beautiful presentation actually lead to a better-liked gift? Or is it the other way around?
Co.DesignThe Ice Age tar pits of Los Angeles are getting a fresh new designThese bubbling pools of crude oil have existed for millions of years. Now, a new site plan aims to give them the attention they deserve.
Work LifeI’m a scientist. This is what I had to ‘unlearn’ to build a successful businessKarn Manhas, CEO of Terramera, explains how he had to shift his mindset to build a sustainable company.
Co.DesignThere’s another reason to buy green products, and it’s totally selfishIf you’re between two products, the greener one is probably the better choice—for your own happiness.
ImpactCould this extra squishy new material mean safer bike helmets?Scientists say a microlattice design can absorb 27% more energy than the foam helmets on the market now.
Co.DesignWant to live longer? Surround yourself with plantsThe lead author of a sweeping study on the health benefits of greenery, David Rojas, advises that “where you are, increase and support more green-ness around your home.”
ImpactThis new magical coating saves water by making toilets so slippery that poop basically flushes itselfApply it to your toilet, cut the water use in half.
Co.DesignThis mesmerizing 3D map visualizes millions of scientific studiesThe dense, interconnected network charts decades of collaboration and research.
Co.DesignSee the year’s most remarkable microscope photographsFrom tulip buds to Vitamin C, there’s immense beauty in the natural world that usually remains hidden.
Co.DesignIs that design biodegradable? It’s complicatedThe U.K. is developing standards for biodegradable, compostable, and bio-based plastics, underscoring the need for research on these promising materials.
Co.DesignThese scientists studied 500+ logos. Here’s what they discovered about good brandingAn effective identity probably doesn’t look the way you think it looks.
NewsThis AI just passed a science test and may be smarter than an eighth graderBut can the AI get a spot on “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”
Co.DesignPinterest is escalating its fight against anti-vaxxers as measles surge in the U.S.“We’re taking this approach because we believe that showing vaccine misinformation alongside resources from public health experts isn’t responsible.”
Co.DesignThere’s a new AI that can guess how you feel just by watching you walkAre you a happy, sad, or angry walker? Scientists are teaching algorithms to perceive emotions based on gait alone.
Co.DesignScientists are studying the dust inside homes. Here’s what they’re discoveringYou vacuum it, sweep it, and wipe it off your furniture. But do you know what it actually is—and how it may affect your health?
ImpactCorporate donations shouldn’t be Band-Aids. Big bets on social enterprises will make more change