The state of media and journalism in the United States is in a dismal place. Trust in media hit an all-time low during the 2016 presidential election and it has not recovered. Trust in specific outlets tends to fall along partisan lines, as has the effort to expose

Drills will bore into the rock until they reach magma deposits.

Scientists' ability to create organisms through synthetic biology is getting easier and cheaper fueling the start of a new era in biology. Synthetic biology has already lead to some innovations such as lab-grown meat, advancement in medicine, and even helping to bring back extinct species.

Researchers have developed a way to drastically decrease the amount of degradation that flow battery capacity endures, making them a much more viable option for storing energy. Better batteries are a necessary part of a future with sustainable, large-scale renewable energy consumption.