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A black and white photo of a black and white photo illustrating the potential of CRISPR technology to treat sickle cell disease.

HEALTH

A revolutionary new CRISPR treatment for sickle cell anemia may be imminent

A cure may be on the horizon.

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THE PRESENT

Javelin missiles: Thank DARPA for Ukraine’s success against Russian tanks

Javelin missiles have been an effective force multiplier, the latter-day equivalent of the sling that David used against Goliath.

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THE PRESENT

En-ROADS: A powerful, interactive climate model for predicting temperature rise

Driving Teslas and planting trees are nice, but methane reduction, industrial efficiency, carbon removal, and a moderate carbon tax are the most efficient ways to fight climate change.

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THE FUTURE

It’s time for a nuclear renaissance

A report from MIT outlines a six-point plan to usher in a new age of nuclear power.

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HEALTH

High-tech production of organs for transplantation is our future

Organ transplantation is in dire need of biotechnological advances. 3D bioprinting and genetic modification of pigs provide a path forward.

HEALTH

Plant-based vaccines can change the vaccine landscape

Vaccines can be grown in and extracted from the leaves of plants.

THE PRESENT

An “interstate water system” could fix the West’s water woes

We have pipelines for oil and natural gas. Why not water?