HOTY2017
This Physicist Turned Time Crystals From a Theoretical Oddity to an Odd Reality
Last year, scientists created a time crystal for the first time in a lab. It wouldn’t have been possible without the theories of Chetan Nayak.
The Physicist Building the World’s Most Precise Clock
Advanced timekeeping could help unify quantum and gravitational physics, predict earthquakes, and navigate in deep space.
The Teenager Who Sent An Experiment to Space and Dreams of Visiting Mars
Alia Almansoori won a competition to have her experiment sent to the International Space Station, but she's not capping her ambitions at low Earth orbit.
The Pilot Using Drones to Empower Marginalized Communities
Rhianna Lakin deploys drones to help people in need, and she's training others to do the same.
The Researcher Documenting Life in Earth's Most Biodiverse Ecosystem
Diego Mosquera shares the lush Ecuadorian Amazon with the world through camera traps, social media, and academic research.
This Ex-NSA Hacker Is Building an AI to Find Hate Symbols on Twitter
NEMESIS, developed by Emily Crose, is a program to automatically identify hate symbols on the internet.
This Agronomist Is Safeguarding the World’s Seeds
Åsmund Asdal coordinates with gene banks to preserve thousands of seed varieties in a safely guarded Nordic vault.
The Comics Writer Who Wants More Authentic Female Muslim Superheroes
Comics scholar Safiyya Hosein explores how superheroes like Dust and Ms. Marvel can both perpetuate and subvert stereotypes.
This Think Tank Wants to End Factory Farming
The Sentience Institute believes it can find answers to today’s problems in the history of social movements.
Former Advisor in Obama White House is on a Mission to Build a Brighter Future for STEM
Dr. Knatokie Ford is working with storytellers to bring diversity and authenticity to portrayals of people in science and tech.
The Teen Rapper Suing the US Government for Climate Change Negligence
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is raising awareness of environmental issues through fiery speeches, hip hop, and federal lawsuits.
The DIY Music Tech Enthusiast Who Builds Custom Guitar Pedals
Jamie Stillman founded Earthquaker Devices to push the boundaries of music technology.