The Sci-Fi Dream of a ‘Molecular Computer’ Is Getting More Real
Chemists have long conceptualized tiny machines that could fabricate drugs, plastics, and other polymers that are hard to build with bigger tools.
Sorry, Prey. Black Widows Have Surprisingly Good Memory
Despite having tiny arthropod brains, spiders in a new experiment showed some complex cognitive calculations.
Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez Wants to Strengthen the Grid
The UC San Diego researcher spoke at RE:WIRED Green about ways to use advanced control theory and machine learning to maximize sustainable energy sources.
The Sustainable Future of Food Must Bring Everyone to the Table
At this year’s RE:WIRED Green event, food scientists and environmental justice activists mapped out how we can end world hunger and preserve our planet.
At Some Colleges, the Fall of Roe Will Weaken Student Health Care
As students return to school, many will find restricted campus access to abortion services and information—and perhaps reproductive care in general.
How Abortion Clinics Are Racing to Prepare for a Post-Roe America
Access to reproductive care depends on more than red states vs. blue states—but that will matter. Here’s how the future could vary across the country.
Can Disgusting Images Motivate Good Public Health Behavior?
Graphic images have long been tools of campaigns against smoking and STDs. Researchers want to know if they can work for infectious diseases like Covid.
Drones Have Transformed Blood Delivery in Rwanda
The autonomous aircraft have shuttled blood to rural, mountainous areas for years. A new analysis proves they’re faster than driving.
The War in Ukraine Is a Reproductive Health Crisis for Millions
Russia’s invasion is making it harder to deliver babies and provide birth control, abortion services, and other essential care.