Researchers edit the sugarcane plant’s genome for the first time

Researchers have edited the sugarcane plant with CRISPR for the first time. The gene-edited crop provides an opportunity for quickly developing more eco-friendly sugarcane varieties.

Transportation

The first U.S. electric tugboat will replace a tug that burns 30,000 gallons of diesel per year

AR

Holograph tech “teleports” Olympic badminton competition

Series | Hard Reset

The underdog challenging McDonald’s and Wall Street 8:07

Everytable is scaling access to wealth through a healthy fast food revolution.

Series | Challengers

The startup turning human ashes into diamonds 6:35

Global Development

Ending world hunger: Can data pave the way? 7:33

The mission to end world hunger is one of today’s most pressing challenges. Here’s how big data is helping solve it.

Series | Just Might Work

How robots could end animal captivity in zoos and marine parks 7:45

Could robotic dolphins help marine parks become more humane spaces where people can learn about and connect with nature?

Public Health

Door-to-door vaccination campaign reaches the most vulnerable 3:20

An equitable door-to-door vaccination campaign might be just what it takes to help the U.S.’s most vulnerable communities fight COVID-19.

Series | Just Might Work

Is DMT the best new treatment for depression? 7:08

Psychedelic therapy could bring the ancient healing powers of drugs like DMT into mental health clinics.

Series | Hard Reset

Murder-free chicken nuggets: Real meat grown in a lab 7:16

Would you eat lab-grown chicken meat? This Singapore restaurant is the first to serve cell-cultured meat to diners.

Surgery

Inside the world of a robotic surgeon 5:48

Many of the world’s top surgeons are learning first-hand what they can do with surgical robots — and it’s unlocking a new era in health care.

Series | Ramen Profitable

‘Liquid Death’ canned water — a thrilling alternative to plastic 06:37

Liquid Death is shifting consumer mindsets toward canned water through radically imaginative marketing that is frightening to some, but entertaining to most.

Series | Just Might Work

Biohackers take aim at big pharma’s stranglehold on insulin 5:55

These biohackers plan to give away their instructions for how to make insulin for free.

Fixing Justice

The CEO of Axon on building safer weapons 05:50

After a tragic loss, Rick Smith wanted to find a way to help end gun violence, and in 1993 he brought the TASER device to the market. 30 years later, he believes they’re closer than ever to “making the bullet obsolete…”

Series | Hard Reset

How mirrors could power the planet… and prevent wars 09:28

If adopted globally, concentrated solar power could make major waves in manufacturing, not to mention prevent wars over oil and mitigate climate change.

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Virology

New vaccines may use AI to hit a moving target

Can AI create vaccines that work against mutations that haven’t happened yet, groups of viruses, and virus too tricky to currently stop?

Series | Challengers

This carbon-negative dream house ships in a box 5:11

A startup described as the “IKEA of houses” is determined to make beautifully-designed, energy efficient homes affordable for everyone.

Climate Crisis

“Mirrored” fabric may be de rigueur for a warming world

Inspired by the rising temperatures of climate change, researchers have developed mirrored cooling fabric.

Sustainability

What does a solarpunk future look like?

Climate Crisis

Green sand beaches could erase carbon emissions

AI

TV shows train AI to predict human behavior

Algorithms are learning to guess what you’ll do next by analyzing shows like “The Office.”

Coronavirus

AI helps scientists discover powerful new antibiotic

Using a computer model powered by artificial intelligence, researchers at MIT have identified several promising candidates for powerful new antibiotics.