Science & Tech

What it takes to solve math’s toughest problems

Logic skills, yes, but also two seemingly incompatible traits: Confidence and humility

When the sea steals homes and jobs

Along West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, Salata Institute research is helping communities and governments weigh excruciating choices about what to protect, how to adapt, and when to retreat

Will Meta settlement reduce physical, mental health risks for young users?

Experts say many of its terms may help limit use, negative social comparisons, but regulation may still be necessary

The why behind sex

Research details answer to a question that’s more complex than it seems

Does vitriol make you feel special?

Beyond the algorithm, online negativity takes on a life of its own. Here’s why.

Do you have a guilty AI secret? 

Media, legal experts discuss angst of individuals over appropriate use of powerful technology as institutions, culture scramble to set boundaries