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There might be another universe, exactly like our own — except that it's a perfect mirror image. And it could explain dark matter.
Science & Energy

Bizarre Theory: “Mirror-Image Universe” Could Explain Dark Matter

A universe where everything is flipped just might exist, scientists say — and it could contain your mirror-image twin.

By Jon Christian

China's rocket launch from a barge in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday makes it just the third nation to successfully complete an offshore launch.
Off-World

Watch China Launch a Rocket From Sea for the First Time

The nation now has a cheaper, safer way to reach space.

By Kristin Houser

A new biomedical technique lets scientists gene-hack an animal with CRISPR in vivo instead of having to remove and re-inject their cells.
Health & Medicine

Harvard Just Gene-Hacked Stem Cells Inside a Living Organism

DNA is starting to look like one more type of code to hack and rewrite.

By Dan Robitzski

Oakland has followed Denver's lead, becoming just the second city in the U.S. to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other entheogenic plants and fungi.
Health & Medicine

Magic Mushrooms Decriminalized in Second US City

Oakland has decided to follow in Denver's footsteps.

By Kristin Houser

Scientists at the European Space Agency say that a crewed mission to Mars too dangerous to pursue because of high levels of cosmic radiation.
Mars

European Space Agency: Radiation Will Make Mars Mission Deadly

Scientists are working on new shields to protect astronauts as they venture out.

By Dan Robitzski

Here Are Some Headlines for This Incredibly Boring Robot Video
Robotics

Here Are Some Headlines for This Incredibly Boring Robot Video

Other robots ran so this one could walk.

By Kristin Houser

MIT scientists built a new algorithm for self-piloting "roboats" that let them automatically latch together to form robot barges.
Robotics

Amsterdam Is Paying MIT to Develop Robot Barges For Its Canals

The self-steering boats can form bigger platforms and ferries.

By Dan Robitzski

Circus Roncalli in Germany did away with its live animal shows. Instead, its using holograms to project virtual horses, elephants, and other animals.
Virtual Reality

A German Circus Is Using Amazing Holograms Instead of Animals

Circus Roncalli traded in trained animals for a futuristic light show.

By Dan Robitzski

Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Clean Up Earth With Robots and AI
Climate Change

Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Clean Up Earth With Robots and AI

The "Iron Man" actor wants to save the Earth with nanotechnology.

By Victor Tangermann

A company called GLITCH is selling dresses that were designed by an AI algorithm. It hopes to support more women in science and tech.
Artificial Intelligence

This Startup Is Selling “Little Black Dresses” Designed By AI

Would you wear clothing designed by an algorithm?

By Dan Robitzski

An artist created a neural network and programmed it to generate a human-looking face. She then had the AI forget it, neuron by neuron.
Artificial Intelligence

Watch an AI Die, Neuron by Neuron

The neural network was programmed to create a face — then forget it.

By Kristin Houser

Tesla has been selling its zero-emissions credits to GM and Fiat Chrysler, essentially giving them a pass to continue polluting the environment.
Tesla

GM, Fiat Chrysler Caught Buying “Right to Pollute” From Tesla

Tesla has made nearly $2 billion selling surplus greenhouse gas credits.

By Kristin Houser

Swedish furniture maker IKEA is partnering with American startup Ori to create a line of robotic furniture to help people save space in small apartments.
Robotics

IKEA Wants to Sell You Robotic Furniture for Your Tiny Apartment

The goal is to get people to "create their dream homes in small spaces."

By Victor Tangermann

NASA is Launching a GPS System for Space
NASA

NASA is Launching a GPS System for Space

In space, no one can hear you ask for directions.

By Victor Tangermann

U.S. lawmakers proposed an amendment to federal patent law that would let biotech and pharma companies patent human genes.
Future Society

New Law Would Let Corporations Patent Human Genes

If passed, companies could dictate and own all the tests and treatments for genetic conditions.

By Dan Robitzski

Not only are quantum jumps predictable, they can also be reversed, according to a new Yale study that could benefit quantum computing research.
Physics

Scientists Predict Quantum Jumps, Turning Physics on Its Head

Found: Schrödinger’s cat, alive and well.

By Kristin Houser

Deepfakes have become more powerful and accessible, but presidential candidates haven't taken steps to counter computer-generated misinformation.
Artificial Intelligence

Report: 2020 Candidates Are Going to Get Owned by Deepfakes

The candidates don't think it's their job to protect against deepfakes.

By Dan Robitzski

Professor Diana Pasulka sees the growing human belief in aliens as mirroring what happens when a religion begins to take shape.
Off-World

Professor: Belief in Aliens Could Replace Traditional Religion

The number of Americans who believe in intelligent alien life is now about the same as the number who believe in God.

By Kristin Houser

According to Chinese state-owned news media, a team of Chinese scientists developed "injectable cartilage" that can be used to  repair human tissue.
Health & Medicine

New “Injectable Cartilage” Could Revolutionize Plastic Surgery

The team of scientists behind the world's first lab-grown ear have a new trick.

By Victor Tangermann

Democrats in the House of Representatives formally launched an antitrust probe into Silicon Valley to determine whether Facebook and Google are monopolies.
Future Society

Congress Is Deciding Whether to Break Up Facebook, Google

Congress is launching an antitrust probe into Silicon Valley.

By Dan Robitzski