Technology
Sonura, a Cap that Protects Preemies
Penn Engineering grads developed a high-tech beanie that protects the tiniest of ears from NICU noise
By Laura Brzyski
The Road to Mars Must Go Through Philadelphia
The leader of a nonprofit that promotes regional manufacturing on how Philly can take advantage of the $1 trillion global space industry
By Chris Scafario
Disruptors Carl June and Jeff Marrazzo
They’re charting a course to a world without cancer tumors and reinvigorating Philly’s “Cellicon Valley” with their new company, Dispatch Biotherapeutics. For their bold vision, we’re awarding this duo our Disruptors of the Year.
By Malcolm Burnley
Could these Tiny Robots … Cure Cancer?
Researchers at Penn and the University of Michigan have developed the world’s smallest, fully autonomous robots. The health applications are nearly endless
By Courtney DuChene
Is Philly Ready for a Driverless Future?
Google’s Waymo taxis are quickly learning Philly roads, while lawmakers — and all of us — grapple with what it means for our city
By Malcolm Burnley
FSH Technologies
A Facebook alum wanted to do work that matches her values. Now her Philly tech company is helping the city’s small businesses navigate a new tax landscape
By Courtney DuChene
Ditch Your Phone
Social media-addicted Gen-Zers are hosting an event this weekend to collectively dump the apps — and instead enjoy each other in person
By Justine Fisher
Will AI Widen — or Close — Philly’s Racial Wealth Gap?
The choice, says a local Black business networking executive, is ours. Here’s what we need to do now
By Senzwa Ntshepe
The Coming Artificial Intelligence Crash
A local economics expert doesn’t wonder if an AI downturn is coming — just how bad it will be
By Richard Vague
Can AI Achieve the Broken Promises of Smart Cities?
A conversation with AI expert and professor Neil Kleiman on how the newest tech might transform how cities work
By Diana Lind