End of life decisions are difficult and distressing. Could AI help?

August 1, 2024

A few months ago, a woman in her mid-50s, let’s call her Sophie, experienced a hemorrhagic stroke. Her brain started to bleed. She underwent brain surgery, but her heart stopped beating. Sophie’s ordeal left her with significant brain damage. She was unresponsive; she couldn’t squeeze her fingers or open her eyes when asked, and she…

Why investors care about climate tech’s green premium

August 1, 2024

This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. Talking about money can be difficult, but it’s a crucial piece of the puzzle when it comes to climate tech. I’ve been thinking more about the financial piece of climate innovation since…

Here’s How Much Money Medal Winners Earn at the 2024 Paris Olympics

July 31, 2024

Some countries reward gold medalists with over half a million dollars. Others, like the U.S., do pay — but not nearly as much.

Spirit Airlines Is Making a Luxurious Change to Its Planes

July 31, 2024

The bargain airline is known for up-charging passengers on extras, but now it’s offering business class-like seats.

Unlock the Key to a More Fulfilled Life in 3 Simple Steps

July 31, 2024

Innately, we know that happiness is fleeting, and that fulfillment should be the better long-term objective, but what exactly constitutes fulfillment, and in what ways is it applicable to business settings?

‘Revolutionary Tools:’ The Dept. of Commerce Just Published a 70-Page Report in Support of Open-Source AI Models — Here’s a Breakdown

July 31, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg also published a letter about the benefits of open-source AI development last week.

The quest to figure out farming on Mars