MIT Technology Review Sign in Subscribe Latest content Tech policyDec 2 The US crackdown on Chinese economic espionage is a mess. We have the data to show it. The US government’s China Initiative sought to protect national security. In the most comprehensive analysis of cases to date, MIT Technology Review reveals how far it has strayed from its goals. 01. We built a database to understand the China Initiative. Then the government changed its records. Dec 02 02. The US is unfairly targeting Chinese scientists over industrial spying, says report Sep 21 03. The FBI accused him of spying for China. It ruined his life. Jun 27 Previous Categorized in Climate change23 hours Renewables are set to soar The world will likely witness a wind and solar boom over the next five years, as costs decline and nations raise their climate ambitions. Categorized in Biotechnology1 day We won’t know how bad omicron is for another month Gene sequencing gave an early alert about the latest covid variant. But we'll only know if omicron is a problem by watching it spread. Categorized in Biotechnology1 day The FDA has narrowly backed Merck’s covid pill—but it’s not that effective Molnupiravir has been shown to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death, although by less than previously thought. Categorized in Biotechnology3 days We still don’t know enough about the omicron variant to panic The variant has caused alarm and immediate border shutdowns—but we still don't know how it will respond to vaccines. Climate changeNov 24 How a new global carbon market could exaggerate climate progress The rules approved at the COP26 climate conference include major loopholes, and could spur the creation of questionable carbon credits in other markets. 01. Why capturing carbon is an essential part of Biden’s climate plans Aug 25 02. The climate solution actually adding millions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere Apr 29 03. Companies hoping to grow carbon-sucking kelp may be rushing ahead of the science Sep 19 Previous Machine learning improves Arabic speech transcription capabilities SPONSORED Speech recognition technology is building a bridge between humans and machines, but not so much for the world’s population. Is it a problem? Or a solution? Provided by Qatar Foundation Categorized in Humans and technology6 days Can Afghanistan’s underground “sneakernet” survive the Taliban? A once-thriving network of merchants selling digital content to people without internet connections is struggling under Taliban rule. Space Nov 25 NASA wants to use the sun to power future deep space missions Solar energy can make space travel more fuel-efficient. US astronomers want a giant telescope to hunt for new Earth-like planets NASA’s new rovers will be a fleet of mobile robots that work together Upcoming Event: CyberSecure Lead a cyber-resilient organization. Get insight into the evolving threat landscape and explore the technological advancements that are paving the way to a more secure future. Register Now View more The Download Your daily dose of what's up in emerging technology Sign up Stay updated on MIT Technology Review initiatives and events? Yes No More newsletters > POPULAR Renewables are set to soar James Temple How Facebook and Google fund global misinformation Karen Hao MAGAZINE The Computing issue Computation is the driving technological force behind many modern social and economic shifts. To better understand how computers will impact critical areas of our lives, we explore how they’re being used today and what forces will shape their future. More issues > OUR TEAM Patrick Howell O'Neill NSO was about to sell hacking tools to France. Now it’s in crisis. David Rotman An uber-optimistic view of the future Cat Ferguson This tech millionaire went from covid trial funder to misinformation superspreader Bobbie Johnson What Europe’s new covid surge means—and what it doesn’t More about us > EVENTS More events MIT Technology Review Our mission is to bring about better-informed and more conscious decisions about technology through authoritative, influential, and trustworthy journalism. Subscribe to support our journalism. About us Careers Custom content Advertise with us International Editions Republishing MIT News Help & FAQ My subscription Editorial guidelines Privacy policy Cookie statement Terms of Service Contact us twitterlink opens in a new window facebooklink opens in a new window instagramlink opens in a new window rsslink opens in a new window linkedinlink opens in a new window Cover Art by Saiman Chow © 2021 MIT Technology Review Back to top