With big cash prizes at stake—and AI supercharging research—interspecies translation is closer than ever. But what, if anything, would animals want to tell us?

It’s past time we applauded the creative skills of LLMs—and it might make us appreciate humans more too.

The hype is fading, and people are asking what generative artificial intelligence is really good for. So far, no one has a decent answer.

From poker players to venture capitalists, there’s a mindset to making the most of opportunities, and engineering the odds of success.

From energy to resources, data centers have grown too greedy.

The protective proteins in our bodies aren’t just great for fending off infection—they could also fight the effects of getting older.

Warehouses full of servers are hungry for power, no matter who supplies it.

Traditional hierarchies hold businesses back. Instead, teams need to combine human and artificial intelligence to succeed.

A UN treaty could be the beginning of the end for single-use plastic production—but victory over this pollutant isn’t yet in the bag.

AI creates what it’s told to, from plucking fanciful evidence from thin air, to arbitrarily removing people’s rights, to sowing doubt over public misdeeds.

Food production has never been higher—or more costly. Yet the amount that goes uneaten remains shockingly high.

In 2025, blockchain alternatives will offer more choice, open source innovation, and community-controlled options. They will carry the torch of the open internet.

The opportunity for artificial intelligence to actually do some good has arrived—if it can be redirected toward where it’s needed most.

Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.

From underconsumption and de-influencing to work-life balance and the novelty of no-tech, Gen Z will upend the status quo.

From personal trainers to in-person therapy, only the wealthy have access to human connection. What are the options for the less advantaged?

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, we may have spotted a galactic neighbor with all the right molecular ingredients a mere 40 light-years away.

Brands have been at the mercy of the algorithm when it comes to where their ads appear online, but they’re about to get more control.

Forecasting is both art and science, reliant on both rigor and luck—but you can develop a mindset that anticipates and plans ahead.

Music therapy will move from the fringes of modern medicine to become a sophisticated tool for improving health outcomes.