To Understand Brain Disorders, Consider the Astrocyte

Neurons get a lot of attention—but researchers think this star-shaped brain cell type could hold the key to treating some disorders. Read more »

Electric Vehicles Could Rescue the US Power Grid

By 2035, the batteries in California’s zero-emission cars could power every home in the state for three days. Read more »

The Deep Roots of Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Problem

Despite having one of the strongest data-protection policies in Africa, the country’s enforcement and disclosure practices remain dangerously broken. Read more »