AI-Designed Viruses Kill Bacteria
Stanford bioengineers have created synthetic phages that are more effective than natural ones in killing E. coli, promising a new approach to combat bacterial infections.
Quantum Leap in Computing
A recent breakthrough in quantum computing could lead to scalable chips that solve complex problems quickly. This advancement raises exciting possibilities and security concerns in encryption.
Listen Up! Your Battery is Talking
MIT researchers have found that lithium-ion batteries emit sounds that signal their failure. This discovery could change how we monitor battery health and prevent dangerous incidents.
WeCanReason Speakers’ Weekly Update
Catch up with what our speakers did last week
October 2025 Newsletter
Every year on October 11, the world observes the International Day of the Girl Child, a United Nations initiative established in 2011 to spotlight the challenges girls face and to promote their rights. It’s a day to reflect on the barriers that still prevent girls from reaching their full potential, as well as to celebrate progress made in education, leadership, and equality.
Unlocking Data Storage with DNA Technology
A Chinese research team is developing a DNA tape storage system that could replace thousands of LTO-9 tapes with one cartridge, potentially transforming data storage forever.
See what leaders in science, secularism, critical thinking, and skepticism did last week
Here’s a little of what secularists, skeptics, atheists, and scientists did last week
Science Under Fire
The rise of conspiracy theories in science reflects a growing distrust of experts, fueled by social media. This trend complicates public understanding and undermines legitimate scientific discourse.
Help Fix Religion in Canada’s 2031 Census
Canada’s census inflates religious numbers, skewing public policy and funding. CFIC wants the 2031 census to fix this — and they’re forming a task force to make it happen. Interested? Here’s how you can get involved.