Molly Glick

Molly Glick is the Associate Innovation Editor at Inverse. They tell mind-boggling stories that offer a peek into our future.

Previously, Molly was an assistant editor at Discover Magazine, where they wrote and edited pieces about everything from mysterious early human fossils to robot therapists. You can also find their work in Sierra Magazine, Elemental, and Insider, among other publications. Molly has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and environmental policy from Northwestern University.

The Future of Transportation

Super73's Legrand Crewse Wants You to Join the E-Bike Revolution

Electric bike-motorcycle hybrids could redefine our commutes. Are you on board?

By Molly Glick
Future of Mental Health

Psychedelic Therapy May Be Coming To A VR Headset Near You

Companies are trying to mimic the benefits of psychedelic therapy without the drugs — and getting shocking results.

By Molly Glick
Health

Elon Musk's Neuralink Brain Implant Approved for Human Trials in the US — Is It Safe?

The company says it’s working on “giving people with quadriplegia the ability to control their computers and mobile devices with their thoughts.”

By Molly Glick
Space Science

Shocking Threads of Gas Could Transform Our Understanding of a Supermassive Black Hole

“I was actually stunned when I saw these.”

By Molly Glick
Artificial Intelligence

"Risk of Extinction" From AI Is as Big a Threat as Nuclear War, Tech Experts Warn

More artificial intelligence doomers have joined the chat.

By Molly Glick
Medicine

This Humble Virus Could Revolutionize How We Treat Genetic Diseases

It's time for bacteriophage T4 to shine.

By Molly Glick
Clean Energy

Scientists Made An Artificial "Cloud" That Pulls Electricity From Air

The secret? Tiny holes.

By Molly Glick
Innovation

Dirty Diapers Could Replace A Scarce Resource In Sustainable Construction

A clever new use for used nappies.

By Molly Glick
Robots

Return of the Tesla Bot? New Video Teases AI Updates and Fresh Moves

They can deftly handle eggs, apparently.

By Molly Glick
Space

Elon Musk’s Biographer on the "Dirty Secret of Aerospace"

Author Ashlee Vance stepped into the minds of private space moguls — here’s what he found.

By Molly Glick
HORIZONS

Ultra-Fast Charging and Super-Sustainable: Why the E-Bike Is the Next Car

Scientists and bike companies want you to rethink two-wheel transportation.

By Molly Glick
Innovation

These Hardy, Arctic-Dwelling Microbes Can Break Down Plastic with Little Energy

Polymers may have met their match.

By Molly Glick
Innovation

NASA’s Newest Mini Satellites Just Launched — and They Could Transform Our Understanding of Hurricanes

The agency will get hourly updates on storm formation.

By Molly Glick
The Cusp

The Cusp

The Cusp is a weekly Inverse series that offers a sneak peek at the science and technology that could power our future.

By Molly Glick
Science

Elon Musk’s Starship Rocket Just Exploded, Minutes Into Its Test Launch

SpaceX’s most powerful rocket partially failed its latest test.

By Molly Glick
HORIZONS

Chatbots Could Transform Medical Care — But Not in the Way You Think

“It has the potential to allow for more humane care — for the right kind of doctors.”

By Molly Glick
Science

In a First, Scientists Used a Lightsaber-like Technique to Play Catch With Atoms

Subatomic baseball could speed up tomorrow’s quantum computers.

By Molly Glick
HORIZONS

Can We Rebuild the Spinal Cord? These Scientists Are Redefining What's Possible

Cutting-edge therapies could restore movement in people with decades-old spinal cord injuries.

By Molly Glick
Space Science

NASA and SpaceX Crew-6 Mission: Experiments Could Reveal Extraterrestrial Travel’s Health Impacts

The team will test “organs” on chips — and even play with fire.

By Molly Glick
Science

ChatGPT Could Make Tech Feel More Human — But Don’t Treat It Like One, AI Experts Say

Digital tasks could get way easier, as long as we’re careful about it.

By Molly Glick