Sci + Tech

The road to cheap electric cars could be bumpy in places

Rust fungus threatens to push food prices even higher

And why we might never understand them

Scientists question the validity of medicine lacking strong evidence

On February 26 the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) went online. It was an overwhelming first day, with 18.5 million hits, 13.3 million page views and… Read More »Book of life opens

Mass migrations, the population explosion, and city living fuel rapid rate of genetic change

Volcanoes inspire scientists in warming battle

Computer-simulated evolution can lead to unexpected solutions

Objective scientist reporting to P.M. is replaced with a mixed-interest council reporting to the minister of industry

Probacteria fight AIDS and gas