Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns
A classic hardware startup, Naware’s founders set out with a problem — kill weeds without chemicals — and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution.
Why California’s carbon manure math doesn’t add up
Something stinks in California’s climate policies. Years ago, the state set up a system that pays cattle farmers across the country to turn the methane emitted from cattle manure into natural gas, encouraging the dairy sector to produce a gas we burn instead of one that just pollutes the air. It’s become wildly popular because…
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Waymo Shut Down San Francisco Robotaxis on Christmas Due to Flash Flood Warnings
The surprise move came just days after its self-driving cars caused gridlock during a power outage.
A Reputation Crisis Just Hit. Here’s What Smart Leaders Do in the First 24 Hours
The first 24 hours of a PR crisis can make or break your brand. Learn how to best strategize this crucial span of time with reputation management tips from a PR pro.
Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money
Whether you’re looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore what’s available on the market today, we’ve compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available.
The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the cybersecurity Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
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MIT Technology Review’s most popular stories of 2025
It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…
The paints, coatings, and chemicals making the world a cooler place
It’s getting harder to beat the heat. During the summer of 2025, heat waves knocked out power grids in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Global warming means more people need air-conditioning, which requires more power and strains grids. But a millennia-old idea (plus 21st-century tech) might offer an answer: radiative cooling. Paints, coatings,…
The 5-Step Framework to Ensure AI Actually Frees Your Time Instead of Creating More Work
AI can automate almost anything — but that doesn’t mean it frees you. Here’s how you can build true, hands-off systems.