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A mind-bending new theory claims to make sense not just of the expanding universe and extra dimensions, but string theory and dark energy as well.
Energy

New Theory: The Universe is a Bubble, Inflated by Dark Energy

And it's covered with strings that make up its matter.

The majority of U.S. adults would support gene editing embryos to protect babies against disease, according to a new poll.
Gene Editing

Poll: Two Thirds of Americans Support Human Gene Editing to Cure Disease

But not for tinkering with intelligence or eye color.

PNC Bank is conducting a pilot project of credit cards with constantly changing CVVs, which it believes might prevent fraud during online transactions.
Future Society

Credit Cards With Constantly Changing CVVs Could Prevent Fraud

They're designed to prevent fraud during "card-not-present" transactions.

A mining corporation says an autonomous rail system it's been developing in Australia is fully operational, making it the "world's largest robot."
Self-Driving Vehicles

Australian Autonomous Train Is The “World’s Largest Robot”

Here comes the choo-choo!

gene-editing
Prosthetics and Devices

Chinese Scientists Reportedly Lost Track of Gene-Edited Patients

They didn't bother to keep in touch after the trial ended.

Robotics manufacturers are scrambling for more than a half billion dollars in Pentagon contracts for battlefield robots that will defuse bombs scout ahead.
Robotics

The Pentagon Wants to Buy Thousands of Battlefield Robots

"My personal estimate is that robots will play a significant role in combat."

Bandersnatch
Future Society

Netflix’s Bandersnatch Teases the Future of Entertainment

The choose-your-own-adventure format is no longer just for kids.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk pledged this week that the electric car maker is about to kick its fully autonomous self-driving vehicle ambitions up a notch.
Tesla

Musk: Tesla’s Fully Autonomous Capabilities “About to Accelerate”

In an internal email, the mercurial CEO called for more internal testers.

The Chinese government just approved plans for a massive energy storage grid that will help the Gansu Province better rely on renewable electricity.
Energy

China Is Building Its First Huge Battery Storage Facility

When completed, this will be China's largest virtual power plant.

An App That Does Your Homework for You Is Now Worth $3 Billion
Future Society

An App That Does Your Homework for You Is Now Worth $3 Billion

Yuanfudao just raised another $300 million in funding.

A new virtual reality simulation built by Cambridge University scientists gives a high-resolution detail view into the cells of a breast cancer tumor.
Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality Tumors Could Help Lead to New Cancer Treatments

High-resolution VR maps can help doctors better understand tumor structure.

multi-sensory mask
Virtual Reality

New Multi-Sensory Mask Lets You Smell and Feel the Virtual World

Feelreal plans to announce a Kickstarter campaign for its VR mask.

Chinese engineers just figured out how to manufacture a self-assembling silver nanowire that can be woven into high-tech clothing.
Science & Energy

New Fiber Could Be the Foundation for Futuristic Smart Garments

Self-assembling silver tubes might someday wire up your clothes.

water collection
Science & Energy

Cacti-Inspired Tech Could Keep You Hydrated After the Apocalypse

It could also help end our current water scarcity problem.

Pine needles on a green Christmas tree
Science & Energy

Your Christmas Tree Could Be Recycled Into Paint or Sweeteners

Millions of trees could be repurposed, instead of going to waste.

Astronauts and professional athletes have similar mortality rates, according to a new study, which suggests that space travel doesn't cause premature death.
Off-World

Space Travel Doesn’t Seem to Shorten Astronauts’ Lives, Says Study

They have about the same mortality rates as pro athletes.

According to Elon Musk's tweet, Tesla will provide 100 percent supercharger coverage to Europe by the end of 2019. Then it will move to Africa.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Pledges Tesla Superchargers For All of Europe Next Year

After that, Tesla will its sights on Africa.

Startup Organic Basics claims its silver-coated underwear remain odor-free after weeks of wear, but several testers disagree.
Science & Energy

Startup Claims Its Underwear Stay Odor-Free Through Weeks of Wear

A silver coating reportedly kills odor-causing bacteria.

Tesla tax credits are going away.
Elon Musk

The Tesla Tax Credit is Going Away, but Elon Musk has it Covered

Musk tweeted that Tesla would cover the lost tax credits for delayed Tesla orders.

bioplastic
Pollution

Microorganisms That Eat Seaweed Can Create Biodegradable Plastic

We might finally be able to create bioplastics without fresh water.