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A small, levitating glass bead the size of a virus might be the long-awaited key to directly observing dark matter, if new research is to be believed.
Physics

A Floating, Virus-Sized Bead Could Help Find Dark Matter

An ingenious tabletop instrument might be able to spot dark matter.

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers say they can give anyone a lifespan score that reveals their likelihood of living longer than average — just by looking at their DNA.
DNA

Scientists Claim They Can Predict Your Lifespan From Your DNA

As soon as you're born, they can predict when you're likely to die.

By Kristin Houser

The U.S. navy is planning to add medium, and large unmanned surface combatants — military for warships — to accompany their manned ships.
Robotics

The U.S. Navy Wants to Roll out Autonomous Killer Robot Ships

A larger number of smaller drone ships could overwhelm the enemy at sea.

By Victor Tangermann

China's space agency renewed its promises to launch future Mars exploration missions — including a mission to Mars as early as next year.
Mars

China Plans to Launch Its First Mars Lander Mission Next Year

By the end of the decade, it wants to bring the first-ever samples back from the Red Planet.

By Victor Tangermann

Watch The Most Distant Object Ever Observed Tumble Through Space
Off-World

Watch The Most Distant Object Ever Observed Tumble Through Space

Now there's footage of the most distant object ever observed.

By Dan Robitzski

Business Insider has obtained a document listing the positions of the people who will lose their jobs as a result of the recently announced SpaceX layoffs.
SpaceX

The SpaceX Layoffs Will Hurt Workers With These Job Titles

More than 30 percent of the laid-off employees are technicians.

By Kristin Houser

Science journalists were obsessed with a seedling sprouted by China's Moon lander. The only problem: the Moon plant is already dead.
Moon

Bad News: That Moon Plant Everybody Was Talking About Is Dead

RIP.

By Jon Christian

Officials have approved a plan for the development of the Greater Bay Area, a region in China they hope will become the next Silicon Valley.
Future Society

Beijing Greenlights Plan to Create Chinese Silicon Valley

China has a new plan for a sprawling economic powerhouse.

By Kristin Houser

Researchers from the University of Basel have found a way to transform cancer cells into fat using two FDA-approved drugs.
Cancer

New Therapy Forces Breast Cancer Cells to Turn Into Harmless Fat

Researchers used one of cancer's natural processes against it.

By Kristin Houser

3D Printed Implants and Stem Cells Helped Paralyzed Rats Walk Again
3D Printing

3D Printed Implants and Stem Cells Helped Paralyzed Rats Walk Again

Implanted spinal "scaffolds" allowed stem cells to repair spinal cord injuries.

By Dan Robitzski

China announced Monday that the country's space program plans to launch three more lunar missions, with the eventual goal of an international Moon base.
Moon

China Announces Plans for Moon Base

China's space program is revving up.

By Jon Christian

Vast New Particle Accelerator Would Dwarf Large Hadron Collider
Physics

Vast New Particle Accelerator Would Dwarf Large Hadron Collider

Die, particles!

By Jon Christian

The people most opposed to GM foods, foods modified in the lab to exhibit wanted characteristics, overestimate their knowledge of the subject the most.
Science & Energy

Strongest Opponents of GM Foods Know the Least About Them

But they think they know the most.

By Kristin Houser

A regional grocery chain is deploying a fleet of 500 robot assistants name Marty, yet another sign that robots are the future of retail.
Artificial Intelligence

Grocery Chain Adds 500 Googly-Eyed Robot Assistants to Its Staff

Marty is ready to spot spills in 172 stores.

By Kristin Houser

Tesla is offering up a mid-range Model 3 for anybody capable of hacking into it at a security event in Vancouver, Canada.
Tesla

Tesla Is Giving Away a Model 3 if You Can Successfully Hack One

Hackers have three days at a security conference in Vancouver.

By Victor Tangermann

Wiliot has raised an additional $30 million after demonstrating its battery-free Bluetooth chip, which pulls power from ambient radio signals.
Internet Of Things

World’s First Battery-Free Bluetooth Chip Pulls Power from the Air

It could make everything you own “smart.”

By Kristin Houser

Facebook has already divvied up the first $37 million that it will send to organizations that help fund local news coverage around the world.
Investing

Facebook is Investing $300 Million in Local Journalism Projects

"People want more local news, and local newsrooms are looking for more support."

By Dan Robitzski

Scientist repurposed CRISPR to develop better antibiotics
Science & Energy

Researchers Repurposed CRISPR to Help Develop Better Antibiotics

Here's how a gene-editing tool is helping us to stay healthy.

By Jacob Banas

China’s Lander Just Sprouted First-Ever Plants on the Moon
Moon

China’s Lander Just Sprouted First-Ever Plants on the Moon

It's the first time humans have ever successfully grown anything on the lunar surface.

By Victor Tangermann

Tesla’s Powerpacks Could Modernize Greece’s Electric Grid
Tesla

Tesla’s Powerpacks Could Modernize Greece’s Electric Grid

Greek authorities have met with Tesla with discuss a collaboration.

By Victor Tangermann