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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Writes Bad Poems Just Like An Angsty Teen

The algorithm-written poems were convincing enough to make judges think a human had written them.

Science & Energy

Pig Brains Can Be Kept Alive Outside the Body. Human Brains Might Be Next.

The brains are "alive" for 36 hours after decapitation.

Future Society

The Future Of Sharing Means You’ll Never Have To Buy Anything Ever Again

Who needs to own anything anyway?

Blockchain

“Transparent” Blockchain Is Pretty Darn Useful For Sharing Private Info

Instead of getting censored by the Chinese government, activists are sharing their writing via the blockchain.

Future Society

Sorry, PETA: Court Says Monkeys Can’t Own A Copyright

That monkey selfie: a very dumb thing that actually kind of matters.

Robotics

Japan Is Replacing Its Aging Construction Workers With Robots

For now, the machines aren't nearly as good at it as the human workers.

Universal Basic Income

Finland’s Assessment of Basic Income Trial: Not Impressed

The nation is moving on from basic income, but it did learn a few lessons along the way.

Biology

Plan to Create a Genetic Rolodex of Life on Earth Could Save Lives

And the planet, and the economy...

Medical

Penis Transplant Is Latest Surgery Helping People Feel Like Themselves

“I finally felt more normal.”

Artificial Intelligence

AI Could Start A Nuclear War. But Only If We Let AI Start A Nuclear War

Simon says “Nuke ‘em.”

Internet Of Things

Everything Is Smart In The Future, Even The Freakin’ Walls

With a little paint and some copper wires, you could just slap the wall to turn off the lights, to hell with switches.

Science & Energy

Europe Is Illegally Shipping Its Used Electronics to Nigeria

This is going to make people very sick.

Climate Change

California’s Future Is Dry, Wet, and Scary

"Climate whiplash" could flood and burn California by the end of the century.

Robotics

Amazon Is Ramping up Its (Still Rather) Secretive Home Robot Project

It's called Vesta, and here's what we know about it so far.

Environment

Soldiers Are Training in Virtual Environments Generated From Real Cities

Soldiers are now training in virtual reconstructions of North Korea.

Artificial Intelligence

Futurism Studios’ Next Project? Merging The Human Brain With AI (Updated)

Humanity is evolving.

Health & Medicine

Surprise! Reddit Is Actually Helping People Battle Mental Illness

Amidst the misogyny and racism are some truly supportive communities.

Biology

The World’s Rivers Are All Backed Up, Leaving Fish With No Place To Go

They deserve better than a “salmon cannon.”

Future Society

Hollywood is Wrong: Netflix is the Future of Film

The film industry could learn a thing or two from the streaming service.

Health & Medicine

FDA Committee Recommends Approving Marijuana-Derived Drug

"I had seizures for 10 years...[Epidiolex] changed my life."