Most professors would rather watch it die than reform.
Friday, 7 April 2023
‘There’s Gold in Them Thar Fungi’: Cordyceps as Cash Crop
A fungus in the genus Cordyceps has us running scared. But some of its species are worth more than their weight in gold.
A Chemist's Guide to 3D-Printed Cuisine
Amateurs and entrepreneurs are producing uniquely shaped foods, from confections to meat alternatives to astronaut meals.
Thursday, 6 April 2023
Astrobiology: The Rise and Fall of a Nascent Science
Premature claims, distorted results, and ‘decolonizing’ the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Wednesday, 5 April 2023
Monday, 3 April 2023
The Most Enigmatic Works in Art History
A new book highlights 100 artistic curiosities, from the nude ‘Mona Lisa’ to portraits of a dog-headed saint.
Meaning Beyond Definition
In science our concepts have neat, hard edges. In poetry our concepts stretch and expand. Both are necessary for knowledge.
Don’t Be Afraid of AI – It’s Going To Change Your Life
Whether its picking movies or providing mental health support, the latest tech is the biggest step forward since the printing press.
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