The Story of Abortion Pills and How They Work

Mifepristone and misoprostol are a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy, but many people around the world still don’t know these drugs exist. Read more »

‘Tough to Forge’ Digital Driver’s Licenses Are—Yep—Easy to Forge

Researchers found a litany of security flaws that allow simple, quick, and cheap forgeries in Australia. Read more »

Researchers Made Ultracold Quantum Bubbles on the Space Station

NASA’s Cold Atom Laboratory runs super-low-temperature experiments in near-zero gravity that would be impossible to accomplish on Earth. Read more »

Proton Is Trying to Become Google—Without Your Data

The encrypted-email company, popular with security-conscious users, has a plan to go mainstream. Read more »