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Deep Learning Could Help First Responders Offer Critical Aid in the Wake of Disasters
Artificial Intelligence

Deep Learning Could Help First Responders Offer Critical Aid in the Wake of Disasters

Artificial intelligence could help us deal with the aftermath of hurricanes and wildfires.

A Tesla Semi Prototype Spotted in California is Swift, Sleek, and Silent
Tesla

A Tesla Semi Prototype Spotted in California is Swift, Sleek, and Silent

Tesla's new electric semi is not only greener but also quieter than its diesel-powered counterparts.

Researchers Have Mapped Out How Plants Sense Our World
Biology

Researchers Have Mapped Out How Plants Sense Our World

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

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

We need to have a serious talk. Now.

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

Futurism’s First Annual Fake Science News Awards

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

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

Titan Has Even More in Common With Earth Than We Thought

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

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Artificial Intelligence

Algorithms Are No Better at Predicting Repeat Offenders Than Inexperienced Humans

This is telling.

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

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

A new study offers fresh insights.

Kilopower
Off-World

Compact Nuclear Fission Reactors Could One Day Power Our Martian Colonies

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

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Science & Energy

Carnivorous Plant-Inspired Nano Material Could be Worth Billions to the Shipping Industry

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

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

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

Scientists Inch Closer to Detecting Cancers With a Blood Test
Cancer

Scientists Inch Closer to Detecting Cancers With a Blood Test

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

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Climate Change

Swapping Coal for Wood Is Bad for the Climate, and the EU Is Falling for It

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

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Pollution

An Unlikely New Ally Has Emerged in the Fight Against Pollution in Water

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

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Science & Energy

Accidental Discovery Could Wipe Out One of Bees’ Worst Enemies

Is lithium chloride the answer?

Scientists Wrote the Ultimate Guide to Avoid Aging
Science & Energy

Scientists Wrote the Ultimate Guide to Avoid Aging

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

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Climate Change

Global Temperatures Reached New Highs in 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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Artificial Intelligence

Robot “Scientist” Helps Discover New Ingredient for Antimalarial Drug

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