As global temperatures rise, the urgency to combat heat is more pronounced than ever. The summer of 2025 witnessed severe heat waves that caused power outages across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. With climate change leading to increased reliance on air conditioning, the strain on energy grids is becoming a pressing issue. However, […]
As 2025 draws to a close, MIT Technology Review reflects on a year of rich storytelling and insightful discussions across numerous topics, including power, creativity, innovation, and security. The organization successfully hosted a series of exclusive virtual roundtables featuring editors and experts, alongside two live events on the MIT campus. In addition, the editorial team […]
In April, Ronald Deibert made the conscious decision to leave all his electronic devices behind in Toronto before boarding a flight to Illinois. Upon arrival, he headed straight to an Apple Store to purchase a new laptop and iPhone, understanding that his work made him particularly vulnerable to surveillance. Deibert is the director of Citizen […]
The climate landscape in 2025 has been marked by some disheartening trends, with global greenhouse gas emissions reaching record levels and the world experiencing one of its warmest years on record. Natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, such as wildfires in California and severe flooding in Indonesia and Pakistan, have wreaked havoc on communities and […]
Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, recently expressed his dismay on social media regarding a post by Sébastien Bubeck, a research scientist at OpenAI. Bubeck excitedly announced that two mathematicians had utilized OpenAI’s latest language model, GPT-4, to solve previously unsolved mathematical problems. This proclamation sparked a wave of enthusiasm, with Bubeck exclaiming that […]
In a groundbreaking series of studies published this week, researchers have successfully replicated early pregnancy stages using engineered organoids and human embryos. Conducted within a microfluidic chip in a Beijing laboratory, the experiments captured the critical moment of implantation, where an embryo attaches to the uterine lining. This innovative approach utilizes organoids derived from human […]
Next month, a select group of volunteers will participate in a groundbreaking clinical trial focusing on two experimental gene therapies aimed at enhancing muscle growth and potentially extending human life. Spearheaded by Unlimited Bio, a biotech company led by CEO Ivan Morgunov, the initiative seeks to explore novel approaches to longevity. Participants will self-finance their […]
In recent years, China has emerged as a dominant player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, fueled by substantial government support and a growing consumer base. By the end of last year, nearly half of all new cars sold in the country were electric or plug-in hybrids, reflecting a significant shift toward sustainable transportation. However, […]
In recent years, the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has led many to believe it could revolutionize various fields, from healthcare to energy management. However, amidst this excitement lies a pressing question: Can AI genuinely aid in discovering new materials? This inquiry is at the forefront of discussions in materials science, particularly as the world […]
In recent years, China’s electric vehicle (EV) market has surged, with government incentives playing a pivotal role in transforming consumer perception of EVs from novelty to necessity. Wang Lei, an early EV adopter from Beijing, decided to sell his compact electric car after experiencing a significant decline in battery performance. Faced with the expiration of […]