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After Neuralink, Max Hodak is building something even wilder
Max Hodak, a researcher at Neuralink, is exploring the transformative potential of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) through their medical, societal, and philosophical implications. The article highlights how BCIs could revolutionize...
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Can AI Look at Your Retina and Diagnose Alzheimer’s? Eric Topol Hopes So
Dr. Eric Topol envisions a future where AI, biotechnology, and lifestyle changes could significantly extend healthspan to nearly match lifespan. Most Americans face declining health in their later years,...
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A Startup Says It Has Found a Hidden Source of Geothermal Energy
A startup named Zanskar claims to have discovered a new way to harness geothermal energy by targeting hidden underground reservoirs. Traditional geothermal methods rely on surface-accessible heat sources, while...
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Energy department hands out $800M in grants for small nuclear reactors
The U.S. Energy Department has allocated $800 million in grants to two companies for developing small modular nuclear reactors. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Holtec will each receive $400...
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Thursday’s Cold Moon Is the Last Supermoon of the Year. Here’s How and When to View It
A cold supermoon will grace the night sky on December 4, marking the final astronomical event of 2025. This full moon occurs at perigee, making it appear larger and...
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A Fentanyl Vaccine Is About to Get Its First Major Test
A fentanyl vaccine is undergoing its first major trial in the Netherlands, aiming to prevent overdose deaths. Developed by ARMR Sciences, the vaccine uses antibodies to block fentanyl from...
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The spectacle of Bryan Johnson and his livestreamed shrooms trip
Bryan Johnson’s livestreamed experiment with psilocybin mushrooms highlights his pursuit of “longevity escape velocity,” aiming to halt aging by 2039. The event featured biometric monitoring, saliva sampling, and a...
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Varda says it has proven space manufacturing works — now it wants to make it boring
Varda is pioneering space-based pharmaceutical manufacturing by using specialized capsules to process drugs in microgravity, overcoming Earth’s limitations in crystal formation. The company’s capsules reenter Earth’s atmosphere at hypersonic...
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