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Researchers Have Mapped Out How Plants Sense Our World
Biology

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

Is Facebook’s Overhaul Actually Good for You? For Journalism? For Anyone?
Future Society

We need to have a serious talk. Now.

Futurism’s First Annual Fake Science News Awards
Science & Energy

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

Titan Has Even More in Common With Earth Than We Thought
Off-World

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

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Artificial Intelligence

This is telling.

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

A new study offers fresh insights.

Kilopower
Off-World

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

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Science & Energy

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

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

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

Scientists Inch Closer to Detecting Cancers With a Blood Test
Cancer

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

biomass
Climate Change

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

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Pollution

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

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Science & Energy

Is lithium chloride the answer?

Scientists Wrote the Ultimate Guide to Avoid Aging
Science & Energy

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

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Climate Change

According to NASA, last year was the warmest on record without an El Niño boost.

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

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

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

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

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Artificial Intelligence

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

Europe Dramatically Accelerates Plans to Create a Coal-Free Continent
Energy

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

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Artificial Intelligence

A little bit of banter could go a long way.