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While retail theft like “smash-and-grabs” or shoplifting often makes the headlines, a much larger form of shrinkage is quietly impacting the global supply chain: cargo theft. Between 2021 and 2024, these crimes increased by more than 90%, evolving from small-scale operations into sophisticated, international crime rings. From Oculus headsets to frozen lobsters, thieves are swiping…

In this lesson, we look at how a major global company is responding to changes in consumer behavior. PepsiCo is facing a situation where people are buying fewer snacks and drinks, even though the company is still making strong profits. The story explores why this is happening and how rising prices, inflation, and health trends…

For years, critics have argued that social media platforms harm young users, but those claims are now being tested in court for the first time. A landmark trial in California will examine whether major tech companies intentionally designed their platforms to keep children hooked—and whether they should be held legally responsible for the mental health…

Greenland is often described as a land rich in untapped natural resources, especially rare earth minerals that are increasingly important to global technology and national security. But discovering valuable minerals is very different from successfully mining them. This lesson examines one geologist’s long journey toward developing a rare earth mine in Greenland—and why experts remain…

In recent years, the relationship between the U.S. government and major corporations has begun to shift in visible and controversial ways. As political leaders take a more direct role in shaping corporate decisions, long-standing assumptions about free markets and competition are being challenged. This lesson examines how blurred boundaries between business and government can affect…

Millions of people now turn to AI tools like ChatGPT for help with health-related questions, from managing symptoms to understanding complex diagnoses. As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply integrated into medical care, it is changing how patients gather information and how doctors work with it. This lesson explores how AI is being used in real…

Each year, the editors of MIT Technology Review identify technologies they believe are poised to significantly influence the world in the coming year. From artificial intelligence companions and AI-written software to private space stations and autonomous vehicles, these developments raise important questions about productivity, relationships, and responsibility. This lesson explores several of these emerging technologies…

As people enter middle age, many begin to notice that drinking alcohol feels different than it once did. A drink that once caused no trouble may now lead to headaches, poor sleep, or stronger-than-expected effects. Researchers say these changes are not just in our heads — they are tied to real physiological shifts that occur…