There could be major benefits in public health (an end to malaria, perhaps), agriculture, native plant and wildlife conservation, and other areas. But to fully understand the risks, we need more research before we release gene-drive modified insects into the environment.
To broaden the use of renewable sources of electricity we need new storage and transmission strategies, more efficient generation, and pricing that covers electricity’s hidden costs.
Based on what we know now, yes. Experts reviewed hundreds of research studies and found no persuasive evidence that consuming genetically modified foods has harmful health effects. Nor have scientific studies pointed to any obvious direct environmental problems caused by genetically engineered crops.
Using energy more efficiently, switching to fuels that produce less (or no) greenhouse gases, and capturing CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions before they enter the atmosphere are all steps toward lessening future climate change.
Yes, many studies have found that quality early learning experiences contribute to people’s success as adults.
Almost certainly yes. Nearly every star in the night sky is likely to have planets around it. Astronomers don’t yet know for certain if any of those planetary systems are like ours. But they hope to find out soon.
With vigilance, smart behavior, and diligent preparation for new attacks. The digital world is constantly evolving and staying secure in cyberspace requires protective measures that evolve with it.
There’s promising evidence that some mental and emotional disorders—such as anxiety, depression, and substance use—can be prevented, especially if action is taken early in life.
Science is the best way we know to develop reliable knowledge. It’s a collective and cumulative process of assessing evidence that leads to increasingly accurate and trustworthy information.
Space weather brings us the shimmering auroras known as the Northern and Southern Lights. But its effects aren’t always so benign. In certain circumstances, it can wreak havoc on our technology-dependent civilization.
