Kaya Laterman

Kaya Laterman is a freelance reporter based in NYC. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and has written for many other news outlets, including the Wall Street Journal.

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THREADING THE NEEDLE

This Startup May Know to How to Unlock Sustainable Clothing

Synthetic fibers are a plague on the environment and human health. A new startup thinks a dash of novel chemistry can fix the problem.

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THE BRIDE WORE BLOCKCHAIN

Why the Hell Are People Getting Married in the Metaverse?

Here comes the avatar, all dressed in a $300,000 virtual tiara.

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TWO-WAY STREET

How to Turn an EV Battery Into a Power Plant for Your Home

Bidirectional charging could be a huge game-changer for the electric vehicle market.

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All Gassed Up

One Farm’s Secret Ingredient for Clean Electricity: Cow Poop

All of that waste is an opportunity for farmers to build their own independent power grids—and help stop climate change along the way.

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Delayed Flight

This New Fuel Could Clean Up Air Travel—if We Want It

We have the technology. We just need the willpower.

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