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Artificial Intelligence

The Verdict Is In: AI Outperforms Human Lawyers in Reviewing Legal Documents

AI v. Humans — another case closed.

Self-Driving Vehicles

Self-Driving Cars Are Smart, But Car Washes Stump Them

Time saved by autonomous vehicles might be spent hand washing them.

Robotics

A Six-Foot Tall Humanoid Robot Could Come to Your Rescue During a Disaster

WALK-MAN is almost ready for real-world action.

Blockchain

Here’s How Blockchain Could Be Used for Gun Control

At this point, isn't any solution worth considering?

Robots and Machines

False Alarms From Apple Watches Are Stressing out a California Police Department

One department reported receiving 20 accidental calls a day.

Environment

Activists Are Suing Governments Over the State of the Environment — and Winning

The judge overseeing the case deemed the UK government's actions to be "unlawful."

Health & Medicine

“Genetic Report Cards” Will Be the Future of Predicting Disease Risk

We have the science to quantify our genetic fates at birth — but should we?

Agriculture

Crops Are Harvested Without Human Input, Teasing the Future of Agriculture

Farming seems to be seeding a robotic future.

Climate Change

Oddly Enough, More Snow in Antarctica Could Slow Rising Sea Levels

Could one side effect of global warming actually be addressing another?

Mars

Life Exists in the Driest Desert on Earth. It Could Exist on Mars, Too.

Microorganisms could be thriving off of melting ice in the Martian soil.

Robots and Machines

China’s Hypersonic Plane Travels From Bejing to New York in a Few Hours

China wants to lead the hypersonic arms race.

Off-World

Space Catapult Startup Will Soon Launch Into Action

A catapult is undoubtedly cheaper than a rocket. But is it possible?

Blockchain

Fee-Free Crypto Trading May Lure a New Batch of Traders Into the Market

Coinbase better watch its back.

Pollution

The Seabin Will Start Cleaning Australian Waterways in March

One city has purchased 10 units, and more could follow.

Off-World

Scientists Have Learned Why Neutron Stars Shine So Bright

Their strong magnetic field ensures their light remains untamed.

Artificial Intelligence

Making AI More Secret Could Prevent Us From Making It Better

Should we all have access to the AI "black box"?

Off-World

Life on Europa Could Survive off Nuclear Energy, Research Finds

Conditions here on Earth are analogous to those on Europa.

Future Society

After Two Decades of GMOs, Scientists Find They Live up to Their Promise

In a sea of misinformation, this data is unwavering.

Bitcoin

Iran May Move to Create Its Own National Cryptocurrency

A single tweet has fueled great speculation.

Future Society

Michio Kaku’s Biggest Predictions About the Future

Take a stroll through the future according to Michio Kaku.