How do we ensure humanity remains central in the AI revolution? Tiffany joins TechCrunch Disrupt and shares her insights, industry blind spots, and hopes for an inclusive future.

What if looking to the stars could enhance peace and progress on Earth? This blog looks into how space exploration fuels solutions that support global collaboration, innovation, and a brighter, more sustainable future.

As healthcare rapidly evolves alongside technology, how can we ensure that patient care remains a top priority? I explore the intersection of health and tech, offering insights from my talk at the 2024 Association of Ohio Health Commissioners Conference.

Join the conversation about space, innovation, and collaboration with insights from the Space Futures & Governance Workshop, hosted by the Foresight Institute and OpenLunar Foundation.

What can businesses learn from the natural world? This article explores the transformative power of bio-inspired innovation, delving into key insights from the book 'Biomimicry' by Janine Benyus.

Wondering how music connects to the cosmos? Explore the fascinating relationship between sound and space storytelling in The Music of Space, authored by Chris Carberry.

What can leaders learn from nature—particularly mountain goat wool? This marvel of biological engineering, offers a wealth of insights for leaders. Dive into this article to get bio-inspired!

Explore how reading and writing challenge us to think deeply, grow, and empathize. These pillars of lifelong learning spark creativity and curiosity in our fast-paced and ever-evolving world.

Ocean innovation is more important now than ever. That’s why I went down to UC Santa Cruz to spend a day with the Blue Pioneers. I shared how science communication can drive sustainability.

Curious about how humans manage wildlife conflicts? This book by science author Mary Roach explores human-wildlife interactions with humor and insight, as well as ethical questions, and innovative conservation solutions.

How can businesses deliver benefits to both people and our planet while remaining profitable? That’s the trillion-dollar question that journalist Esha Chhabra explores in her 2023 book Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World.

Scale by Geoffrey West guides readers through an exploration of the hidden principles that underlie the growth and dynamics of living organisms, cities, and companies. This book unearths surprising connections that may end up being helpful in thinking about leadership, business, and the future.

There’s plenty of doom and gloom in the headlines these days about AI and automation. But could it be that robots and algorithms might actually improve human health? If so, how can adding AI and robotics to our healthcare and work systems lead to longer, healthier, and productive lives?

(Antarctica Blog Series Part 3) We’ve reached our final post in this series on the links between Antarctica and our global future. I closed our far-ranging conversation by asking polar oceanographer Dr. Mark Brandon about his vision for the future. Spoiler alert: despite everything we’d talked about, he has hope. Read on to find out why!

(Antarctica Blog Series Part 2) | After hearing polar oceanographer Dr. Mark Brandon’s key insight for policymakers—that Antarctica is coming home to us through rising sea levels, weather changes, and more—I asked him the trillion-dollar question for futureproofing: How would he uncover human impacts in the far South, and extract better insights into how changes in the polar regions are likely to affect us back home?

(Antarctica Blog Series Part 1) | In my previous post in this series, I pointed to Kim Stanley Robinson’s claim that “First you fall in love with Antarctica, and then it breaks your heart.” Here, I ask polar oceanographer Dr. Mark Brandon about the most important thing for policymakers to know about how Antarctica affects the rest of the world.

“First you fall in love with Antarctica, and then it breaks your heart.” That’s what renowned science-fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson wrote about the White Continent.

I discovered the truth of that quote firsthand when I journeyed to Antarctica in late 2023. There’s no other way to put it: Antarctica is astonishing. It is home to stunning glaciers, a dramatic coastline, and diverse wildlife. But while this remote continent may seem far removed from daily life, what happens there impacts us all.

Upgrade by Blake Crouch is a gripping sci-fi novel that delves into the powerful potential of gene editing. This is a must-read for fans of thought-provoking thrillers and anyone curious about the possible future(s) of technologies.

In a talk I had at Rice University, I discussed the power of effective communication to inspire wonder about science, build public trust, and bring more diverse perspectives into STEMM.

Thanks to biotechnology and other exponential technologies, innovators around the world are coming up with new sources of nutritious, sustainable, and yes, delicious food. Here’s my first taste of cellular agriculture, a bite into a proprietary blend of SciFi Foods cellular beef and plant ingredients.