Technology

When a young Black scientist couldn’t find representation in biotech, he created it

After a close call while walking across a Philly street, an urbanist says we grown-ups need to ditch the screen-based, plugged-in multitasking too

How a path of collective bargaining and self-determination can save us from an AI apocalypse, according to technology activist and author Cory Doctorow

Join The Citizen on June 25 to hear from the bestselling author and critic about making AI work for humans — not the other way around

Penn Engineering grads developed a high-tech beanie that protects the tiniest of ears from NICU noise

The leader of a nonprofit that promotes regional manufacturing on how Philly can take advantage of the $1 trillion global space industry

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.

Researchers at Penn and the University of Michigan have developed the world’s smallest, fully autonomous robots. The health applications are nearly endless

Google’s Waymo taxis are quickly learning Philly roads, while lawmakers — and all of us — grapple with what it means for our city

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