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AI could help predict earthquakes
Artificial Intelligence

Scientists Are Hopeful AI Could Help Predict Earthquakes

But not everyone's convinced.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI Dreamed Up These Nightmare Fuel Halloween Masks

They're terrifying, but also a sign that AI is a useful tool for modern creatives.

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Robotics

Robot Security Guards Will Constantly Nag Spectators at the Tokyo Olympics

They may be annoying, but the bots could serve an important purpose.

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Self-Driving Vehicles

People Would Rather a Self-Driving Car Kill a Criminal Than a Dog

Society has some seriously screwed up priorities.

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Off-World

Scientists Say New Material Could Hold up an Actual Space Elevator

"This is a breakthrough."

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Elon Musk

Elon Musk Says Your Tesla Will Earn You Money While You Sleep

Your autonomous car won't do you any good sitting in the garage.

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Artificial Intelligence

A Work of AI-Generated Art Just Sold For Vastly More Than Expected

It was expected to fetch just $7,000 — but pulled in more than $400,000.

A Microdose Of “Magic Mushrooms” Could Unleash Your Creativity
Health & Medicine

A Microdose Of “Magic Mushrooms” Could Unleash Your Creativity

A tiny amount of psychedelics helped volunteers think outside the box.

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Climate Change

Scientists: The Government Should Invest in Carbon Capture Now

Too bad the technology doesn’t exist yet.

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Environment

These Environmentally Friendly Bricks Are Made out of Human Urine

This should make you think twice the next time you hit the head.

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Future Society

Former General: The US Will Likely Fight a War With China

A retired U.S. General is making dangerous predictions.

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Virtual Reality

Facebook Sees a Future in Augmented Reality Glasses

The company has been maneuvering into AR for years.

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Self-Driving Vehicles

Poll: Cool Teens Think Self-Driving Cars Are Totally Lame

A survey of teens found “minimal interest” in autonomous vehicles.

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Robotics

Terminator 2’s Terrifying Villain Inspired a New Liquid Metal Robot

It wasn't the film's good guys that fascinated the researchers.

Glimpse: Truly Useful Augmented Reality is Coming. We’re Not Ready.
Virtual Reality

Glimpse: Truly Useful Augmented Reality is Coming. We’re Not Ready.

Soon we'll be using augmented reality more seamlessly than ever before. And that means we need ground rules for how to not be creeps.

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Artificial Intelligence

Here Are the Jobs of the Future That Robots Won’t Be Able to Fill

These 50 jobs are practically automation-proof.

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Artificial Intelligence

An IBM AI Invented Perfumes That’ll Soon Sell in 4,000 Stores

These fragrances were dreamed up by Waton's creative cousin, Philyra.

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Renewable Energy

Y Combinator Is Turning Its Attention to Carbon Removal

They want to transform this unicorn tech into a unicorn startup.

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Brain

Experts: Ban Pesticides That Threaten Kids’ Brains

The chemicals are "disrupting the brain in its earliest stages."

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Mars

NASA Thinks Its Opportunity Mars Rover Might Be Truly Kaput

Looks like that Martian dust storm was too much for the rover to handle.