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Over 100,000 people need organs. Will animal-to-human organ transplants ever work?
Over 100,000 people need organs. Will animal-to-human organ transplants ever work?
The rise of genetically-engineered animals could soon make organ waiting lists a thing of the past. But science has an uphill battle to…
Greg R. Hill
Mar 14, 2022
North Korea’s ‘Pink Lady’: How Ri Chun-hee became the voice of a nation
North Korea’s ‘Pink Lady’: How Ri Chun-hee became the voice of a nation
From abject poverty to universal recognition, the story of North Korea’s famous broadcaster shows the remarkable power of state loyalty.
Greg R. Hill
Jan 18, 2022
‘Meet Your Maker’: The robot priests taking the world by storm
‘Meet Your Maker’: The robot priests taking the world by storm
In an era of diminished religious affiliation, faith leaders are turning to technology to help usher worshippers back into the flock.
Greg R. Hill
Oct 24, 2021
How prepared are we for the next big solar storm?
How prepared are we for the next big solar storm?
When sunspots explode, their geomagnetic power can wreak havoc on Earth. But can anything be done to limit the damage?
Greg R. Hill
Oct 19, 2021
The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes
The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes
A 19-year-old Stanford dropout promised to change the world with her blood testing technology. Then the lies started to unravel.
Greg R. Hill
Oct 11, 2021
India’s key to beating the heat? Paint.
India’s key to beating the heat? Paint.
Temperatures in India’s slums can reach up to 50C. Here’s how one NGO is helping residents to keep cool as the climate crisis worsens.
Greg R. Hill
Oct 10, 2021
Has Britney’s conservatorship battle changed how we see celebrities?
Has Britney’s conservatorship battle changed how we see celebrities?
After thirteen long years under conservatorship, it seems the very thing that broke Britney Spears is promising to rebuild her anew.
Greg R. Hill
Oct 7, 2021
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