California utility will try to store renewable energy in iron-flow batteries
A California utility company is testing whether iron-flow batteries could be the answer to the renewable energy storage problem.
Here’s what’s new in the latest COVID-19 boosters
The FDA has approved new COVID-19 boosters from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. Here’s what you need to know about the shots.
You don’t need a degree to make 6 figures. Here’s why.
In partnership with Million Stories
I was out of the workforce for 10 years — and now I make 6 figures. Here’s how I did it in just 10 months.
“Summer streets” could make cities feel more like home
In partnership with Bolt
What are “summer streets”? This urbanist explains. Here’s how it can transform your city.
Series| Hard Reset
How can a water bottle cost negative 10 cents? 27 million likes on TikTok. A $0.00 product. How does the “FreeWater” company work?
These factory-home builders are closing the housing gap
In partnership with Million Stories
How we build homes is changing. So are construction jobs — and it could solve the labor shortage.
I pilot a self-driving truck. Here’s why we need more.
In partnership with Million Stories
96% of road accidents are caused by human error. Could self-driving semi trucks be a safer option?
Series| Hard Reset Podcast
Hard Reset Podcast: Franchising | Episode #6 Banks don’t want you to own companies. McDonald’s doesn’t care about your health. What if this $8 meal gave you those choices back?
This restaurant is run entirely by robots
In partnership with Million Stories
These robots can chop, cook, and serve — and they could revolutionize the food industry.
Series| Hard Reset Podcast
Hard Reset Podcast: Theme Parks | Episode #5 From virtual reality to real life — VR is reimagining how we build theme parks.
These robot excavators are making workers more money
In partnership with Million Stories
With the rise of AI, more people are afraid of robots taking their jobs than ever before. But in this industry, AI is actually creating jobs — and helping workers make more money.
Series| Hard Reset Podcast
Hard Reset Podcast: Chicken | Episode #4 This lab-grown chicken is made without any slaughter. But would you eat it? In an age of skepticism about GMOs, the Hard Reset hosts discuss.
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What would you do with $10,000?
This program is supplementing the traditional “textbook curriculum” with hands-on learning.
Neuroscientist Amishi Jha opens her book, Peak Mind, with this vignette to illustrate an important truth: You’re not alone. Most people can’t go three minutes at work without being interrupted…
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New low-carbon cement is stronger than the regular stuff
A process developed at MIT uses electricity instead of heat to produce a key ingredient.
New low-carbon cement is stronger than the regular stuff

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