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A CRISPR Future: Five Ways Gene Editing Will Transform Our World
Gene Editing

Eradicating pathogens. Treating genetic conditions. Growing more healthy food. What can't CRISPR do?

By Victor Tangermann

We’re Getting Closer to Cloning Humans. Here’s What’s Stopping Us.
Future Society

Sure, you can clone your pet, but don't expect to clone your sister anytime soon.

By Claudia Geib

Research suggests that it might be possible to safely approach a black hole as long as its big enough and spinning rapidly.
Black Holes

Research says that giant, rotating black holes would give interstellar travelers a smooth ride.

By Dan Robitzski

A new app called Face2Gene is more accurate than clinicians at identifying genetic disorders based on a photo of a person's face.
Artificial Intelligence

Face2Gene could help doctors find new treatments for rare diseases.

By Kristin Houser

Russian startup StartRocket says it wants to display enormous billboard-style advertisements in the night sky using arrays of cubesats.
Future Society

An array of cubesats will create brand-sponsored new constellations.

By Jon Christian

IBM has unveiled a sleek, and sexy commercial quantum computer called the IBM Q System One at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Physics

But it's not exactly a powerhouse.

By Victor Tangermann

The Apple Watch EKG could flag a potentially-dangerous heart condition. But it's more likely to waste everyone's time, doctors argue.
Health & Medicine

Cardiologists argue that people without other symptoms should ignore it altogether.

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists working at the Hubble Telescope just pieced together a massive survey of the Triangulum Galaxy. Now they may be able to watch new stars from.
Off-World

The nearby galaxy creates a new star every two years.

By Dan Robitzski

California-based meat substitute company Impossible Foods plans to sell raw "meat" in grocery stores by the end of the year.
Artificial Intelligence

The company plans to sell raw "meat" in grocery stores by the end of the year

By Victor Tangermann

Biotech company Bluebird Bio Inc. wants to sell its genetic replacement therapy for beta thalessemia over a five-year subscription model.
Health & Medicine

“We only get paid if we do what we said we’d do”

By Dan Robitzski

At CES 2019, automaker Hyundai unveiled a concept video and 1:8 scale version of Elevate, a walking car designed to navigate rough terrain.
Advanced Transport

Elevate takes the stage at CES 2019.

By Kristin Houser

Harley-Davidson announced its long-awaited LiveWire electric motorcycle will go on sale in August for a cool $29,799.
Advanced Transport

You can preorder your own electric Harley for a cool $29,799 today.

By Victor Tangermann

Tesla investors, eager to learn more about Elon Musk's potentially-fraudulent tweets, may subpoena Grimes, Azealia Banks, and several newsrooms.
Tesla

They want to know what Grimes, Azealia Banks, and newsrooms including the New York Times knew.

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers have created molecules called TrAPs that can promote wound healing by "talking" to the cells found near the site of the injury.
Nanotech

The molecules could improve chances of recovery.

By Kristin Houser

A new clinical trial is recruiting patients to see if a drug that stops ALS-related neuron death can also help people with Alzheimer's Disease.
Neuroscience and Brain

Could an ALS drug can be repurposed to fight Alzheimer's?

By Dan Robitzski

Wireless tech company Global Energy Transmission (GET) has created a new drone charging system that can power the crafts while they are mid-flight.
Drones

Not everything that goes up has to come down.

By Kristin Houser

The Chinese moon rover could be scoping out whether the Moon could be a source for helium-3, a fuel that could make it a gateway to interplanetary missions.
Moon

"China thinks in decades. The US thinks in presidential terms.”

By Jon Christian

Elon Musk: First Commercial Crew Test Will Be “Especially Dangerous”
Off-World

It will be a critical flight for SpaceX and NASA.

By Victor Tangermann

Tesla has officially kicked off construction on the Shanghai Gigafactory designed to help the company increase sales in the world's largest EV market.
Elon Musk

The factory could help increase Tesla sales in the world's largest EV market.

By Kristin Houser

A new FDA-approved food coating can double a vegetable's shelf life. It may help reduce the $2 trillion cost and carbon emissions of food waste.
Food

Food waste costs trillions of dollars and drives climate change.

By Dan Robitzski