The emergence of data-driven mass surveillance “is threatening to turn privacy into a relic of the 20th century,” says the anonymous YouTube creator known as Ordinary Things. Meanwhile, state-funded troll farms are spreading disinformation and…

What comes to mind when you think about the most fun moments of your life? Science journalist Catherine Price asked thousands of people across the world this question, and their answers led her to a…

What does an in-flight meal look like when you’re traveling to Mars? Designer Phnam Bagley envisions a future where astronauts have nourishing, flavorful food reminiscent of home — a giant leap from their current staple…

Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a professor of video game design and passionate gamer…

Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever — but it’s making us less productive in some ways. Here’s what collaboration pioneer Rob Cross says is driving us to take on way too much…

Why aren’t more people investing in Africa’s green energy? Environmental researcher Rebekah Shirley outlines the continent’s immense potential for renewable power and calls for collaborative international investment — and partnership — in Africa’s climate future….

Meet the fantastically colorful and astonishingly adaptable sea slugs that found a way to photosynthesize (or create energy from sunlight) like plants. Diving deep into these often overlooked creatures, invertebrate zoologist Michael Middlebrooks introduces the…

When programmer Tiffani Ashley Bell learned that thousands of people in Detroit were facing water shutoffs because they couldn’t afford to pay their bills, she decided to take action — in the simplest, most obvious…

Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She’ll help you move on to your next position with…

Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don’t think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible “butt flickers” of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Bhamla presents a…