‘Swarm of one’ robot is a single machine made up of independent modules

‘Loopy’ is a multicellular robot inspired by biology and designed to react to its environment without instructions on how to do so.

Trevor Smith, PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University • conversation
Feb. 26, 2024 ~5 min

Data brokers know everything about you – what FTC case against ad tech giant Kochava reveals

It’s no surprise that corporations harvest vast amounts of data about people, but documents in an FTC lawsuit detail the stunning amount that data brokers know about you and everyone else.

Anne Toomey McKenna, Visiting Professor of Law, University of Richmond • conversation
Jan. 12, 2024 ~10 min


The psychology of climate negotiations: How to move countries from national self-interest to global collective action

Negotiating global progress on climate change involves walking a fine line, as a former UN official explains.

Asif Husain-Naviatti, Visiting Fellow in International Climate Governance, Columbia University • conversation
Nov. 27, 2023 ~9 min

How climate negotiators turn national self-interest into global collective action

Negotiating global progress on climate change involves walking a fine line, as a former UN official explains.

Asif Husain-Naviatti, Visiting Fellow in International Climate Governance, Columbia University • conversation
Nov. 27, 2023 ~9 min

Take a break from your screen and look at plants − botanizing is a great way to engage with life around you

Botanizing is the practice of observing and appreciating plant life. Two plant scientists explain how it benefits people and the planet.

Ben Goulet-Scott, Higher Education & Laboratory Coordinator at Harvard Forest, Harvard University • conversation
Sept. 20, 2023 ~9 min

Supporting sustainability, digital health, and the future of work

The MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology selects three new research projects to support.

School of Engineering • mit
Aug. 24, 2023 ~8 min

Colonialism has shaped scientific plant collections around the world – here's why that matters

The colonial era profoundly shaped natural history museums and collections. Herbaria, which are scientists’ main source of plant specimens from around the world, are no exception.

Daniel Park, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Purdue University • conversation
June 12, 2023 ~9 min

Mae’n bryd i ni ailfeddwl beth yw gwyddoniaeth dinasyddion

Mae gwyddoniaeth dinasyddion yn cynnig y posibilrwydd o wyddoniaeth i'r bobl, gan y bobl.

Rob Evans, Professor in science and technology studies, Cardiff University • conversation
June 9, 2023 ~7 min


It's time to rethink what citizen science really is

Citizen science offers the possibility of a science for the people, by the people. And it could be used to challenge the status quo.

Rob Evans, Professor in science and technology studies, Cardiff University • conversation
March 28, 2023 ~6 min

Runoff vote count underway in historic UAW election – it's already bringing profound union leadership changes and chances of more strikes and higher car prices

Results already in from the first direct leadership election in the UAW’s 88-year history present a sharply divided leadership.

Stephen J. Silvia, Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service • conversation
Feb. 24, 2023 ~9 min

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