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German Luxury Carmakers May Be Looking to Reverse Engineer Tesla’s Model 3
Tesla

German Luxury Carmakers May Be Looking to Reverse Engineer Tesla’s Model 3

Many have speculated that BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or even Porsche could be attempting to uncover Tesla’s secrets.

Scientists Are Closer to Making Artificial Brains That Operate Like Ours Do
Brain

Scientists Are Closer to Making Artificial Brains That Operate Like Ours Do

The artificial synapse fires 20 million times more rapidly than a human synapse does – and is more energy efficient, too.

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Prosthetics and Devices

We Need to Prepare for a World Without Aging

Are we ready to face the challenges of immortality?

President Trump Aims to ‘Eliminate’ the Clean Water Rule Through an Executive Order
Environment

President Trump Aims to ‘Eliminate’ the Clean Water Rule Through an Executive Order

Here's what that would mean for the environment (and our health).

Incredibly Mobile “Minimalist Robot” Could Be the Future of Non-Invasive Medicine
RX and Medicine

Incredibly Mobile “Minimalist Robot” Could Be the Future of Non-Invasive Medicine

“In the future, our robot can carry drugs and deliver them to a desired location where they are most needed, much like a doorstep delivery."

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Science & Energy

A New Study Shows Mosquitoes Can Be Trained Not to Bite Specific Humans

The insects have working memories and can learn to avoid humans who slap them away.

Lab Monkey Deaths Raise Questions About Animal Testing in the US
Science & Energy

Lab Monkey Deaths Raise Questions About Animal Testing in the US

“These findings indicate that FDA's animal program may need to be strengthened in some important areas.”

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launch Could Be as Soon as February 6
Falcon

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launch Could Be as Soon as February 6

February 6th is the so-called "No-Earlier-Than date." The official launch date has yet to be confirmed by SpaceX.

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Artificial Intelligence

Ford Makes Plans for an Automated Police Car That Takes the Law Into Its Own Hands

The AI-powered police cruiser could pursue offending vehicles and issue tickets.

We Could Have an In-Orbit Satellite Repair Service by 2020
Off-World

We Could Have an In-Orbit Satellite Repair Service by 2020

The need for satellites is only going to grow.

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Self-Driving Vehicles

In a Bid to Compete, Apple Grows Fleet of Self-Driving Cars

Apple has increased its test fleet to 27 self-driving vehicles.

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Self-Driving Vehicles

AirSpaceX’s Autonomous Electric Flying Taxi Will Hit the Skies in 2026

Demonstrations for their flying taxi are expected to begin in 2020.

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Prosthetics and Devices

The FDA Just Approved a Robotic Exoskeleton That Augments Your Strength

HAL uses signals from your brain and autonomous functionality to provide strength and stability.

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Mars

We’ve Seen Less Than One Percent of Mars. NASA’s New Lander Is Going To Change That.

NASA's "InSight" mission takes off in May 2018 with the goal of understanding what goes on under the Red Planet's surface.

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Moon

Four Chinese Students Spent 200 Days Pretending to Live on the Moon

The 160-square meter living space the volunteers called home was known as "Yuegong-1," or Lunar Palace.

New Ship With Rigid Solar Sails Harnesses the Power of Sun and Wind at the Same Time
Solar Power

New Ship With Rigid Solar Sails Harnesses the Power of Sun and Wind at the Same Time

Set to sail in 2019, the ship's success could encourage other companies to power their fleets with renewable energy.

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3D Printing

Physicists Just Made Star Wars-Style 3D Projections a Reality

Just don't call it a hologram.

habitable TRAPPIST 1 planets
Off-World

Researchers Determine the Two TRAPPIST-1 Planets Most Likely to Support Life

The surface temperature of one is likely between 32°F and 59°F.

Is Pollution Artificially Shielding Us From Climate Change?
Climate Change

Is Pollution Artificially Shielding Us From Climate Change?

A cleaner atmosphere might lead to a warmer planet.

Canada's blockchain trial
Blockchain

Canada’s Blockchain Trial Adds Transparency to Government Funding

Canadians will be able to see who is getting money, how much, and more.