
Why We Need Innovative Nuclear Power
Our future will depend on finding every possible source of reliable, carbon-free energy
Nathan Myhrvold is vice chairman of TerraPower and cofounder and CEO of Intellectual Venturesin Bellevue, Wash. He previously worked for Microsoft as chief technology officer and founded Microsoft Research.

Why We Need Innovative Nuclear Power
Our future will depend on finding every possible source of reliable, carbon-free energy

What the History of Math Can Teach Us about the Future of AI
Doomsayers say it will put us all out of work, but experience suggests otherwise

Basic Science Can't Survive without Government Funding
Without government resources, basic science would grind to a halt

Unnatural Acts of Discovery and Invention
Scientists and inventors thrive on open competition. Governments must set up the rules and reward the winners

Making Liquids Go Bipolar
It takes a lab to make a perfect salad dressing

Microwave Math That Einstein Would Have Loved
New physics tricks for the most underestimated of kitchen appliances

Spherical Eats
The chemistry of encased mussels and other edible orbs

Cooking That Sucks
Vacuum pumps in the kitchen

Cryogenic Cooking
Liquid nitrogen can transform oil, berries and even hamburgers

Ultrasonic French Fries
Smooth and crispy

The Complex Origins of Food Safety Rules--Yes, You Are Overcooking Your Food
U.S. agencies recommend temperatures and times far beyond those supported by science

A New Spin on Cooking
Chefs are turning to lab equipment to perfect their consommés

Beer Batter Is Better
How it makes a great fish 'n' chips

The Science of Sous Vide
How underwater cooking differs from the broiler method

The Incredible, Edible Foam--and the Mysterious Mathematics behind It
Mathematicians are still struggling to understand what happens atop your morning cappuccino