The Black in X network mobilized last summer to bring attention to racism in STEM. This week, they’re holding their first conference to talk about what’s next. https://bit.ly/3hp9Hpx
A judge dealt the Federal Trade Commission a setback this week in its quest to break the company up—but also provided a roadmap for how to proceed. https://bit.ly/3AdTGeF
The deputy director of the White House science office plans to tackle algorithmic bias and start candid conversations about the past. https://bit.ly/3y8gA55
A handful of free apps and downloads can bring some of the biggest perks of the new operating system to your Windows 10 PC—no waiting required. https://bit.ly/3dp1aBR
Vibrations from cars and pedestrians create unique signals in cables. Now scientists have used the trick to show how Covid-19 brought life to a halt. https://bit.ly/3h0d8nq
Columbus, Ohio, won a $50 million grant five years ago to use tech to solve old problems. But technical hurdles, bureaucracy, and the pandemic dashed many plans. https://bit.ly/3hg5RPd
The document says less about the search for life in the universe, and more about our current cultural climate and distrust of expertise. https://bit.ly/3hbCY6Q
Anyday's cooking bowls—and their companion recipes—are meant to help you harness the time-saving power of the microwave you already have in your kitchen. https://bit.ly/2UmXBoU
From reselling old purchases to shipping new ones more efficiently, Amazon’s shopping model needs improving. These two visionaries have some fresh ideas. https://bit.ly/3xIeGrO
Amazon's Prime Day event has a lot of rival sales this year. From pet products to board games, here are the spoils of Target's discounts. https://bit.ly/3gF2l1Z
Startups typically either go public or get acquired. But a more sustainable, accountable option would be to give the user base a stake. https://bit.ly/35BNFub
Sure, a real-life Epstein drive is still a few breakthroughs away. But the rocket-building game lets you pilot a fusion-propelled craft right now. https://bit.ly/3iOyGVx
The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy. https://bit.ly/2TwePjj
Digital driver’s licenses have had a slow start in the US so far, but iOS 15 Wallet will give the nascent technology a serious push. https://bit.ly/3iJy9UI