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Facial recognition software in airports raises privacy and racial bias concerns
The TSA is testing facial recognition technology at 25 airports across the country, including Logan. -
A 7-year-old is fighting off a rare, life-threatening genetic disease — with his own cells
The groundbreaking gene therapy could save his life from cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, or CALD. -
AI poses more immediate threats than human extinction, MIT professors say
Hundreds of industry leaders recently warned that AI poses a threat of "mass human extinction." But is the hype overblown? -
Legal questions surround Montana's TikTok ban
The ban wouldn't take effect until January. -
Over-the-counter birth control could soon be on shelves, bringing potential benefits and new legal challenges
A panel of FDA advisors voted to recommend approval of the oral contraceptive. -
Think you're a Taurus? Earth's wobble sees things differently
As an astronomer — not an astrologer — I have to tread carefully when it comes to zodiac signs.So let's set aside questions about your future or love life… -
What you need to know about blue checkmarks on Twitter
GBH’s social media strategist breaks down the latest social media headlines. -
'The sky isn't classified': Harvard astronomer on studying the extraterrestrial
Professor Avi Loeb recently co-authored a paper with Pentagon official Sean Kirkpatrick. -
SpaceX will try to launch its Starship rocket again on Thursday
SpaceX will try to launch its Starship again on Thursday after it was delayed earlier this week due to a frozen valve.The launch window will begin at 9:28… -
Harvard researchers are working on growing human eggs in a lab
But what could be a large leap for reproductive science is still years away.
