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Bryan Walsh

Bryan Walsh

Senior Editorial Director, Future Perfect, Climate, Unexplainable and The Gray Area

    Latest articles by Bryan Walsh

    Jennifer Doudna helped rewrite life with CRISPR
    The 2022 Future Perfect 50

    Now the Nobel-winning biochemist wants to ensure her invention is used ethically.

    By Bryan Walsh
    Technology
    This year’s physics Nobel Prize went to pioneers in quantum tech. Here’s how their work could change the world.This year’s physics Nobel Prize went to pioneers in quantum tech. Here’s how their work could change the world.
    Technology

    A brief guide to the weird and revolutionary world of quantum computers.

    By Bryan Walsh
    Future Perfect
    The universe is a dangerous place. NASA just showed it’s possible to defend Earth against it.The universe is a dangerous place. NASA just showed it’s possible to defend Earth against it.
    Future Perfect

    Humanity now has the beginnings of a true defense against asteroids.

    By Bryan Walsh
    Future Perfect
    Progressives have welcomed migrants. Now they need to house themProgressives have welcomed migrants. Now they need to house them
    Future Perfect

    YIMBYism for migrant policy.

    By Bryan Walsh
    Future Perfect
    Queen Elizabeth II and the long 20th centuryQueen Elizabeth II and the long 20th century
    Future Perfect

    Why the queen was history’s greatest spectator.

    By Bryan Walsh
    Future Perfect
    Americans keep moving to where the water isn’tAmericans keep moving to where the water isn’t
    Future Perfect

    People are still flocking to Sunbelt regions where the housing is cheaper and plentiful — but climate change and extreme weather are worsening.

    By Bryan Walsh
    Future Perfect
    What could a nuclear war do to the climate — and humanity?What could a nuclear war do to the climate — and humanity?
    Future Perfect

    A new study on “nuclear winter” estimates that as many as 5 billion people could die from starvation.

    By Bryan Walsh
    Future Perfect
    Finally, an answer to the question: AI — what is it good for?Finally, an answer to the question: AI — what is it good for?
    Future Perfect

    Got a protein? This AI will tell you what it looks like.

    By Bryan Walsh
    Future Perfect
    A needed nuclear option for climate changeA needed nuclear option for climate change
    Future Perfect

    Germany’s decision to restart old coal plants rather than extend the life of its nuclear power facilities reflects a failure of environmental priorities.

    By Bryan Walsh
    World Politics
    Shinzo Abe wanted to make Japan a “normal country” — as he saw itShinzo Abe wanted to make Japan a “normal country” — as he saw it
    World Politics

    The assassination of Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, shocks a peaceful country.

    By Bryan Walsh