Human ingenuity takes on Mother Nature in ‘The Big Ratchet’
Geographer Ruth DeFries explains how technological innovations have allowed humans to overcome environmental challenges throughout history.
Geographer Ruth DeFries explains how technological innovations have allowed humans to overcome environmental challenges throughout history.
The algorithm can figure out a particular painting’s style — whether it’s abstract, impressionist or Baroque, for example — and tease out possible connections among artists.
Two skin mites, relatives of spiders, might populate the faces of all adult humans, according to a DNA survey.
To improve semiconductors, superconductors and other materials, physicists view a particle and its surroundings as one entity.
A group of scientists hopes to save a cliff-hugging plant threatened by invasive grasses, drought and fire in California’s Santa Monica Mountains.