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In a recent filing with the SEC, Microsoft warns investors that faulty or biased AI could potentially harm the company's reputation.
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Is Worried Its AI Will Go Rogue and Hurt Its Reputation

The company got burned when its chatbot turned into a Nazi. Now it's worried about the future.

By Kristin Houser

Hexoskin's new smart shirt can track astronauts' vital signs, including blood oxygen, heart rate, and skin temperature.
Off-World

This Smart “Astroskin” Shirt Tracks Astronauts’ Vital Signs

Stylish and functional.

By Victor Tangermann

The latest version of the ionocraft — a tiny robot that uses ion propulsion to fly — is slightly larger than its predecessor.
Robotics

See the Tiny Flying Robots That Could One Day Explore Space

This robot doesn't need wings or even a motor to fly.

By Kristin Houser

The new emojis added to the global roster include prosthetic arms and other inclusive representation for people with disabilities.
Prosthetics and Devices

Inclusive New Emoji Include Prosthetic Arms and Legs

New emoji offer better representation for people with disabilities.

By Jon Christian

Beautiful New Photo Shows the Moon With Earth In the Background
Moon

Beautiful New Photo Shows the Moon With Earth In the Background

Check out the latest photo of our "Pale Blue Dot."

By Victor Tangermann

Self-Propelling Pills Could Mean The End of Needle Vaccines
Biology

Self-Propelling Pills Could Mean The End of Needle Vaccines

These pills work like tiny speedboats.

By Dan Robitzski

Elon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla will be selling a $35,000 Model 3, but after tax incentives and gas savings.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Slashes Tesla Model 3 Price to Long-Awaited $35,000

There's one big catch.

By Victor Tangermann

When virtual reality hits the mainstream, companies may find that its cheaper to invest in VR headsets and simulated offices than physical real estate.
Virtual Reality

I Tried a VR App Meant to Replace Offices, and It Was Glorious

"It's like Skype meets the Empire State Building."

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers have discovered what they're calling the cancer "cell of origin," a type of stem cell that leads to the growth of all cancers.
Cancer

A Single “Cell of Origin” Might Trigger All Forms of Cancer

"It feels like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack."

By Kristin Houser

A new book predicts that instead of continuing to rise, the population will level out in about 30 years — and then start to decline, possibly forever.
Future Society

New Projection: World Population Will Level off, Then Fall Forever

New data predicts an "empty planet."

By Jon Christian

Hawaii is currently considering a bill that would ban cigarette sales for anyone under the age of 100 starting in the year 2024.
Health & Medicine

Hawaii May Ban Cigarette Sales for Anyone Younger Than 100

"If we don’t ban cigarettes, we are killing people."

By Kristin Houser

A Navy research facility just put out a call for contractors who can totally incinerate 4,000 pounds of hard drives from a laser research program.
Military

The Navy Is Incinerating Hard Drives About Laser Weapon Research

About 4,000 pounds of hard drives and other equipment need to go.

By Dan Robitzski

Using only their thoughts, humans were able to control the movements of rat cyborgs created by a team of Chinese researchers.
Science & Energy

Chinese Scientists Built a Brain Interface to Control Cyborg Rats

The experiment could put us a step closer to human telepathy.

By Kristin Houser

Russian media is reporting that the American toilet on the International Space Station (ISS) burst late last week, spilling gallons of fluid.
Off-World

Russia Says the American Toilet on the Space Station Blew Up

Is the U.S. a bad roommate in orbit?

By Jon Christian

To teach artificial intelligence to understand context and common sense, researchers are training it to play an online version of Pictionary.
Artificial Intelligence

Scientists Are Using Pictionary to Teach “Common Sense” to AI

Here's where you can battle the Pictionary AI.

By Dan Robitzski

A team from UC Berkeley has discovered that CasX could be a better CRISPR protein for human gene-editing than the commonly researched Cas9.
Prosthetics and Devices

Tiny New CRISPR Protein Could Make Human Gene-Hacking Less Risky

Step aside, CRISPR-Cas9.

By Kristin Houser

A new medical device could charge pacemakers using the kinetic energy of a person's heartbeat. If it works, it could eliminate costly and risky surgeries.
Devices

New Implant Powers Cyborg Devices Using Your Heartbeat

"We’re trying to solve the ultimate problem for any implantable biomedical device."

By Dan Robitzski

A new Russian weapon now found on two warships makes enemies hallucinate and become disoriented, according to the nation's navy.
Robots and Machines

Russian Navy Says New Weapon Makes Enemies Hallucinate

The weapon can reportedly make you hallucinate and vomit.

By Jon Christian

Chinese Automaker Will Sell $8,950 Electric Pickup Truck in U.S.
Advanced Transport

Chinese Automaker Will Sell $8,950 Electric Pickup Truck in U.S.

The company's founder says it'll be as "successful as the F-150."

By Victor Tangermann

Here’s a New Image of Russia’s Secret Uncrewed Spacecraft
Off-World

Here’s a New Image of Russia’s Secret Uncrewed Spacecraft

Blast off!

By Victor Tangermann