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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…