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A steak on a grill, many animals may meet a similar fate leading to their extinction
Environment

We May Be Eating Most Megafauna To Extinction

On the matter of meat, there are more than lives at stake.

By Jacob Banas

Australian homeowners say someone is using a drone to leer in their windows, according to the Melbourne newspaper the Herald Sun.
Drones

Someone Is Terrorizing People By Peering In Windows With a Drone

"The drone is looking into our windows — it is such an invasion of privacy and it’s a bit creepy."

By Jon Christian

A newly released image taken by Hubble provides a stunning view of the massive storm currently covering the north pole of Uranus.
Science & Energy

See the Bizarre Storm Blanketing Uranus Right Now

The massive storm is impossible to miss.

By Kristin Houser

In a new interview with The Times, University of St. Andrews astronomer Martin Dominik cautioned against sending messages into the unknown of deep space.
Exobiology

Astronomer Warns Against SETI: “Maybe They Will Come and Eat Us.”

Is it risky for Earth to send signals to extraterrestrials?

By Jon Christian

An electric motorcycle called Nera looks like something from a video game — a design made possible by the fact that it's almost 100 percent 3D printed.
3D Printing

This 3D Printed Electric Motorcycle Looks Like Something From “TRON”

Even the tires are 3D printed.

By Jon Christian

Researchers at Purdue University say a new chemical technique technique turns waste plastic back into useful polymers — or even clean fuel.
Chemistry

New Chemistry Technique Turns Waste Plastic Into Clean Fuel

Could a clever hack turn an environmental disaster into a new fuel source?

By Jon Christian

NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine published a bold essay  outlining the space agency's plan to return astronauts to the Moon.
Moon

NASA Head: “This Time, When We Go to the Moon, We Will Stay.”

The leader of NASA just laid out a bold vision for the future of life beyond Earth.

By Jon Christian

Scientists Want to Build a Space Station Inside an Asteroid
Off-World

Scientists Want to Build a Space Station Inside an Asteroid

Asteroid miners would be able to harvest the asteroid from the inside out.

By Dan Robitzski

A two-year universal basic income study in Finland concluded that in 2017, those who received payments worked the same amount and were healthier overall.
Universal Basic Income

Study: Universal Basic Income Won’t Make People Work Less

People who received basic income experienced fewer health problems.

By Victor Tangermann

According to a prominent think tank's new report, the Chinese military is adopting artificial intelligence tech as quickly as it can.
Military

China Thinks AI Could Make Its Military As Powerful as America’s

But some Chinese leaders are worried AI will spark an international arms race.

By Dan Robitzski

An Army official told the military tech blog Task & Purpose that the military wants its upcoming rifle to be an expandable platform he compared to an iPhone
Robots and Machines

The US Army’s Strange Inspiration for Its Next Rifle: The iPhone

It’s being described as the "iPhone of Lethality."

By Jon Christian

A new cancer drug uses an antibody to get inside tumor cells so it can attack from within, similarly to the Greek army in the Trojan Horse story.
Cancer

“Trojan Horse” Cancer Drug Sneaks Inside Tumor Cells to Kill Them

And it works on more than one type of cancer.

By Kristin Houser

This “Molecular Coffee” is Brewed Entirely Without Beans
Climate Change

This “Molecular Coffee” is Brewed Entirely Without Beans

But it's unclear what it's actually made of.

By Victor Tangermann

New research that grew new mouse toes took an important step towards the ability to regenerate mammalian limbs after amputation.
Biology

A New Cocktail of Proteins Makes Mice Regenerate Toes Like Lizards

"Our study is transformational."

By Dan Robitzski

UK Startup Shows Off World’s Largest 3D Printed Rocket Engine
Off-World

UK Startup Shows Off World’s Largest 3D Printed Rocket Engine

It's designed to use a renewable fuel for maximum efficiency.

By Victor Tangermann

Next week, Tesla will add "Dog Mode" and "Sentry Mode" to its vehicles to protect owner's furry companions and cars, respectively.
Tesla

Tesla’s New “Dog Mode” Will Keep Canines Happy With AC, Music

The Autopilot feature is designed to save pups' lives.

By Kristin Houser

caffeine chronic pain sleep deprivation
Health & Medicine

Scientists Say That Caffeine Has More Pain-Relieving Power Than Morphine

In the future, caffeine could be doing a lot more than just keeping us awake.

By Christianna Reedy

Researchers found they could stop mosquitoes biting by giving them human diet pills dissolved in saline.
Future Society

To Stop Mosquitoes From Biting, Scientists Put Them on Diet Pills

Researcher: it's "a completely new way to think about insect control."

By Jacob Banas

A school in Japan is using an artificial intelligence to stop school bullying before it escalates to the point of seriousness.
Artificial Intelligence

A Japanese City Is Using AI to Prevent Youth Suicides

The tech could help teachers intervene before it's too late.

By Kristin Houser

In a recent blog post, an Amazon VP called for stronger regulations for facial recognition technology, including Amazon's own Rekognition.
Facial recognition

Amazon Calls for Regulation of Its Own Facial Recognition Tech

The company may be hoping to pen some of the government's ethical standards.

By Dan Robitzski