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Artificial Intelligence

The AI That Prepared Astronauts for Space Could Now Help Fight Crime

The technology could help usher justice systems into a new era as soon as mid-2018.

Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft’s AI Image Generator Construct Life-Like Pictures “Pixel By Pixel”

A step beyond Google's doodling AI, this new technology has applications for sketch assistants and photo editing tools.

Tesla

A Tesla Semi Prototype Spotted in California is Swift, Sleek, and Silent

Tesla's new electric semi is not only greener but also quieter than its diesel-powered counterparts.

Biology

Researchers Have Mapped Out How Plants Sense Our World

While the sensory processes of plants are complex and mysterious, researchers gleaned insights into 200 of the proteins involved.

Science & Energy

Futurism’s First Annual Fake Science News Awards

We're awarding those who are guilty of unrelenting bias.

Off-World

Titan Has Even More in Common With Earth Than We Thought

Using Cassini images, researchers were able to fully map the moon's surface.

Artificial Intelligence

Algorithms Are No Better at Predicting Repeat Offenders Than Inexperienced Humans

This is telling.

Climate Change

How Much Warming Can We Really Expect Once We Stabilize Climate Change?

A new study offers fresh insights.

Off-World

Compact Nuclear Fission Reactors Could One Day Power Our Martian Colonies

Initial tests show that a 1-kilowatt and a 10-kilowatt model are viable.

Science & Energy

Carnivorous Plant-Inspired Nano Material Could be Worth Billions to the Shipping Industry

A new, environmentally-friendly coating could protect ships' hulls from plant and algae accumulation.

Future Society

We Need to Open the AI Black Box Before It’s Too Late

If we don't, the biases of our past could dictate our future.

Cancer

Scientists Inch Closer to Detecting Cancers With a Blood Test

Once fully developed, the test could drastically improve early diagnosis.

Climate Change

Swapping Coal for Wood Is Bad for the Climate, and the EU Is Falling for It

Biofuel sourcing will do more damage in the short-term, a new study confirms.

Pollution

An Unlikely New Ally Has Emerged in the Fight Against Pollution in Water

It absorbs up to 74 percent of its dry weight in lead in only 22 hours.

Science & Energy

Scientists Wrote the Ultimate Guide to Avoid Aging

Another reason to get jealous of those with a fast metabolism.

Climate Change

Our Climate Is Changing Rapidly. It’s Time to Talk About Geoengineering.

It could save the planet. Or it could make everything worse.

Artificial Intelligence

A New Service Would Make Deep Learning More Accessible to Millions of Coders

"There are an estimated 21 million developers worldwide today. We want to reach out to them all."

Artificial Intelligence

Robot “Scientist” Helps Discover New Ingredient for Antimalarial Drug

The artificially-intelligent “Eve” found that triclosan, a common toothpaste ingredient, could be effective against malaria.

Energy

Europe Dramatically Accelerates Plans to Create a Coal-Free Continent

The European Parliament wants member states to fill 35 percent of energy consumption with renewable sources.

Artificial Intelligence

Trash Talk From an AI Could Help Humans Cooperate Better

A little bit of banter could go a long way.