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The Rational Optimist’s guide to the galaxy

The Rational Optimist’s guide to the galaxy

Jul 19, 2026

Deep Dives

The new space race, mapped

Unlocking the ocean economy

Unlocking the ocean economy

Jun 21, 2026

Deep Dives

A trillion-dollar frontier in plain sight

Playing God: How scientists are re-engineering the genetic code of life

Playing God: How scientists are re-engineering the genetic code of life

Apr 13, 2026

Deep Dives

From CRISPR to curing Alzheimer's.

How we’ll avoid being overwhelmed by drones

How we’ll avoid being overwhelmed by drones

Mar 8, 2026

Deep Dives

Important update on the future of war

Superschools for Every Kid

Superschools for Every Kid

Feb 24, 2026

Deep Dives

Our kids deserve better

Cracking the Methuselah code

Cracking the Methuselah code

Dec 7, 2025

Deep Dives

For reasons lost to the cosmos, over my career I have become acquainted with a cadre of individuals who have made their lives’ work the quest for something that rhymes with immortality.

Battery Magic

Battery Magic

Sep 17, 2025

Deep Dives

A time traveler from the past would certainly agree that much we take for granted today qualifies as magic.

The Rise of the Automaton

The Rise of the Automaton

Jul 20, 2025

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Having been involved in investment research for over three decades, I’ve heard more than my fair share of big claims.

Sky wars: the race for drone dominance

Sky wars: the race for drone dominance

Jun 13, 2025

Deep Dives

There are 3 things to know to get up to speed on drone warfare

The Near-Term Future of Flight

The Near-Term Future of Flight

Apr 13, 2025

Deep Dives

I turned right out of Chicago’s Hancock building and was about to cross the street when something at the far end of the towering canyon of buildings leading to Lake Michigan caught my attention.

Part 2: Driving Toward Disruption

Part 2: Driving Toward Disruption

Feb 12, 2025

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It is no longer a question of whether autonomous vehicles will become the norm, but when.

Part 1: Driving Toward Disruption

Part 1: Driving Toward Disruption

Jan 28, 2025

Deep Dives

Autonomous vehicles are quickly becoming one of the biggest disruptions we’ll experience in our lifetimes.

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