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Anesthetizing the retina of a "lazy" eye for just two days can restore vision in mice.

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

The new design could be adapted to sort warehouse products, unload heavy cargo, or help lift patients out of bed.

Plus: Anthropic has accused three Chinese companies of using Claude to improve their own models ...

There's a thin layer of human-made stuff enrobing the planet. A data dive into the anthroposphere.

Rapid DNA tests, x-ray fluorescence guns, and other technologies are being deployed in the fight against wildlife trafficking.

The compounds have exploded in popularity, but big questions about safety and effectiveness are still unresolved.

AI's concealed labor has repeatedly led us to overestimate the technology. Humanoid robots are entering a similar phase.

Plus: who wants to build ICE's massive detention centers ...

For many people, life in and around Chicago means near-constant surveillance in the name of public safety. Meet the city residents engaging with this controversial space.