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Science & Energy

Using “Nanodrops” to Repair Corneas Could Ultimately Replace Glasses

The eye drops fixed both nearsightedness and farsightedness in animal studies.

Future Society

Norway’s “Doomsday” Seed Vault Is Getting a $13 Million Upgrade

The vault stores samples of more than 850,000 plant species in case of an environmental crisis.

Moon

Why Are We Going to the Moon, Again? Oh Right, to Make It a “Gas Station for Outer Space”

A lunar layover could cut down on the fuel required to travel from Earth to Mars.

Computers

Future Computers Will Process and Remember Info at the Same Time, Functioning More Like Real Brains

A new "memtransistor" device functions like a neuron.

Space

Here’s How Future Astronauts Could Survive the Radiation of Space

Here’s the first “human radioresistance roadmap” for space exploration.

Science & Energy

Three Reasons Why It’s a Good Idea to Build a Skyscraper Out of Wood

Trust us, it's practical.

Climate Change

Bad News: The Amazon Might Be Past the Point of Saving

Only 3% more destruction would render the Amazon unsalvageable.

Viruses

Researchers Want to Hunt Unknown Viruses Before They Cause the Next Pandemic

All it would take is one to cause the next global pandemic.

Physics

CERN Researchers Are Planning to Trap and Truck Antimatter From One Facility to Another

They just have to smooth out some kinks, like preventing it from exploding en route.

Prosthetics and Devices

Smart Glasses Can Convert Text Into Sound for the Visually Impaired

The glasses can help those with dyslexia or poor eyesight.

Future Society

To Grow Up, Singapore Is Drilling Down

The city-state is investing $188 million in underground tech research.

Brain

Scientists Use EEG Machine to Create Digital Images From Brain Activity

"We were able to ... get a direct illustration of what’s happening in the brain."

Off-World

Two Space Hotels Could Open as Early as 2021

Bigelow Aersospace is ready to tackle space tourism.

Off-World

Today in Astronaut Fashion: A Unitard to Keep Your Back Healthy

The Skinsuit recreates the effect of gravity to avoid damaging the astronaut's spine.

Science & Energy

UPS Announces Plans to Add 50 Custom-Built Electric Trucks to Their Fleet

And they cost about the same as ones powered by gas or diesel.

Tesla

Tesla Hit With Lawsuit Claiming They Willingly Sold Defective Vehicles

The accuser, Adam Williams, claims Tesla fired him for what he knows.

Pollution

Taiwan Commits to Banning Plastic Items by 2030

It joins a long list of nations that have already made the same pledge.

Advanced Transport

Companies Race to Dominate the World of Maps for Driverless Cars

To drive safely, autonomous cars will need much better maps than Google's.

Biology

Study Explains “Fountain of Youth” Effect of Young Blood on Old Mice

“At first I didn’t believe it. I did the experiment, again and again, to make sure that it was right.”

Prosthetics and Devices

Surprise! It’s a Bad Idea to Hack Your Body, Says Prominent Biohacker

Maybe don't copy everything you see on the internet.