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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.

eyedrops corneas nearsighted farsighted
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.

moon space exploration space race
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.

Future Computers Will Process and Remember Info at the Same Time, Functioning More Like Real Brains
Computers

Future Computers Will Process and Remember Info at the Same Time, Functioning More Like Real Brains

A new "memtransistor" device functions like a neuron.

Here’s How Future Astronauts Could Survive the Radiation of Space
Space

Here’s How Future Astronauts Could Survive the Radiation of Space

Here’s the first “human radioresistance roadmap” for space exploration.

architecture wooden buildings w350 project wooden skyscrapers
Science & Energy

Three Reasons Why It’s a Good Idea to Build a Skyscraper Out of Wood

Trust us, it's practical.

amazon rainforest deforestation climate change
Climate Change

Bad News: The Amazon Might Be Past the Point of Saving

Only 3% more destruction would render the Amazon unsalvageable.

Researchers Want to Hunt Unknown Viruses Before They Cause the Next Pandemic
Viruses

Researchers Want to Hunt Unknown Viruses Before They Cause the Next Pandemic

All it would take is one to cause the next global pandemic.

CERN Researchers Are Planning to Trap and Truck Antimatter From One Facility to Another
Physics

CERN Researchers Are Planning to Trap and Truck Antimatter From One Facility to Another

They just have to smooth out some kinks, like preventing it from exploding en route.

smart glasses visually impaired hearing aid
Prosthetics and Devices

Smart Glasses Can Convert Text Into Sound for the Visually Impaired

The glasses can help those with dyslexia or poor eyesight.