Thor Benson

221021-artificial-heart-hero_as8vz7

We May All Get Our Own Artificial Heart in the Future

Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. And we’re closer than ever to stopping it in its tracks.

Thor Benson

220811-Benson-Earth-_Phytoplankton-tease_jsoyz3

The Mad Plan to Save Earth by Flooding It With Phytoplankton

There’s a way to reduce carbon emissions that doesn’t require gargantuan machinery.

Thor Benson

220603-Benson-Earth-Crust-TX-homes-tease_abfdsg

DRILL BABY DRILL

How the Earth’s Crust Pumps Power Into These Texas Homes

Geothermal energy is clean, cheap, and efficient—so why don’t more homes use it?

Thor Benson

220318-electric-trains-tease_vocxj6

The Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Coming For Trains

Cars aren’t the only mode of transportation poised to get electrified.

Thor Benson

220405-Benson-nuclear-fusion-tease_dyyeyl

The Holy Grail of Energy Might Finally Be Within Our Grasp

Can we recreate the power of the sun here on Earth?

Thor Benson