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Space Catapult Startup Will Soon Launch Into Action
Off-World

Space Catapult Startup Will Soon Launch Into Action

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

A Film Made of Graphene Makes Filtering Dirty Water Easier Than Ever
Graphene

A Film Made of Graphene Makes Filtering Dirty Water Easier Than Ever

The "wonder material" could help billions of people around the world access safe drinking water.

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

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

Coinbase better watch its back.

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Pollution

The Seabin Will Start Cleaning Australian Waterways in March

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

Scientists Have Learned Why Neutron Stars Shine So Bright
Off-World

Scientists Have Learned Why Neutron Stars Shine So Bright

Their strong magnetic field ensures their light remains untamed.

Making AI More Secret Could Prevent Us From Making It Better
Artificial Intelligence

Making AI More Secret Could Prevent Us From Making It Better

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

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Off-World

Life on Europa Could Survive off Nuclear Energy, Research Finds

Conditions here on Earth are analogous to those on Europa.

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

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

In a sea of misinformation, this data is unwavering.

Iran May Move to Create Its Own National Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin

Iran May Move to Create Its Own National Cryptocurrency

A single tweet has fueled great speculation.

Michio Kaku’s Biggest Predictions About the Future
Future Society

Michio Kaku’s Biggest Predictions About the Future

Take a stroll through the future according to Michio Kaku.

The U.S. Government Has Held Over $1 Billion in Seized Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Government Has Held Over $1 Billion in Seized Cryptocurrency

Is Uncle Sam hoarding seized bitcoin?

How Deep Learning AI Will Help Hologram Technology Find Practical Applications
Artificial Intelligence

How Deep Learning AI Will Help Hologram Technology Find Practical Applications

Especially in medicine.

Canada to Devote $1 Billion of Federal Budget to Fighting Cybercrime
Future Society

Canada to Devote $1 Billion of Federal Budget to Fighting Cybercrime

Canadian cybersecurity is getting an upgrade.

Japanese Researchers Unveil Tiny, Floating, “Firefly” Light Called Luciola
Robots and Machines

Japanese Researchers Unveil Tiny, Floating, “Firefly” Light Called Luciola

Innovative, adaptable, adorable.

The CDC Has Requested a $400-Million Lab to House Deadly Microbes
Health & Medicine

The CDC Has Requested a $400-Million Lab to House Deadly Microbes

The new lab would replace a $214 million facility built just 13 years ago.

New Study Challenges Previous Conclusions About Water on the Moon
Moon

New Study Challenges Previous Conclusions About Water on the Moon

These findings could fuel new studies – and future space missions, too.

To Measure the Universe’s Expansion, We Might Need New Physics
Physics

To Measure the Universe’s Expansion, We Might Need New Physics

We’re still not sure what’s going on at the universal scale.

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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.

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

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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.