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Science & Energy

Thermal Resonator Generates Electricity From Thin Air

The thermal resonator exploits the air’s natural temperature changes.

To Kick Bots off Social Media, Congress Might Have to Get Involved
Future Society

To Kick Bots off Social Media, Congress Might Have to Get Involved

It's time for Twitter and Facebook to seriously crack down on automated bots.

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Artificial Intelligence

The Verdict Is In: AI Outperforms Human Lawyers in Reviewing Legal Documents

AI v. Humans — another case closed.

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Self-Driving Vehicles

Self-Driving Cars Are Smart, But Car Washes Stump Them

Time saved by autonomous vehicles might be spent hand washing them.

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Hacking

The Olympics Show That Attendees At Any Global Event Risk Being Hacked

With your personal information at stake, going to see the Olympics is not much fun anymore.

A Six-Foot Tall Humanoid Robot Could Come to Your Rescue During a Disaster
Robotics

A Six-Foot Tall Humanoid Robot Could Come to Your Rescue During a Disaster

WALK-MAN is almost ready for real-world action.

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Blockchain

Here’s How Blockchain Could Be Used for Gun Control

At this point, isn't any solution worth considering?

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Robots and Machines

False Alarms From Apple Watches Are Stressing out a California Police Department

One department reported receiving 20 accidental calls a day.

A New Law Could Force Tech Companies to Turn Over Personal Data Across Borders
Data Privacy

A New Law Could Force Tech Companies to Turn Over Personal Data Across Borders

The E.U. wants to speed up the data extradition process.

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Environment

Activists Are Suing Governments Over the State of the Environment — and Winning

The judge overseeing the case deemed the UK government's actions to be "unlawful."

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Health & Medicine

“Genetic Report Cards” Will Be the Future of Predicting Disease Risk

We have the science to quantify our genetic fates at birth — but should we?

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Agriculture

Crops Are Harvested Without Human Input, Teasing the Future of Agriculture

Farming seems to be seeding a robotic future.

Oddly Enough, More Snow in Antarctica Could Slow Rising Sea Levels
Climate Change

Oddly Enough, More Snow in Antarctica Could Slow Rising Sea Levels

Could one side effect of global warming actually be addressing another?

Life Exists in the Driest Desert on Earth. It Could Exist on Mars, Too.
Mars

Life Exists in the Driest Desert on Earth. It Could Exist on Mars, Too.

Microorganisms could be thriving off of melting ice in the Martian soil.

Ride-Hailing Services Aimed at Cutting Traffic Are Having the Opposite Effect
Advanced Transport

Ride-Hailing Services Aimed at Cutting Traffic Are Having the Opposite Effect

Far from improving traffic congestion, Uber and Lyft are encouraging people to ditch public transport.

China’s Hypersonic Plane Travels From Bejing to New York in a Few Hours
Robots and Machines

China’s Hypersonic Plane Travels From Bejing to New York in a Few Hours

China wants to lead the hypersonic arms race.

Space Catapult Startup Will Soon Launch Into Action
Off-World

Space Catapult Startup Will Soon Launch Into Action

A catapult is undoubtedly cheaper than a rocket. But is it possible?

A Film Made of Graphene Makes Filtering Dirty Water Easier Than Ever
Graphene

A Film Made of Graphene Makes Filtering Dirty Water Easier Than Ever

The "wonder material" could help billions of people around the world access safe drinking water.

Fee-Free Crypto Trading May Lure a New Batch of Traders Into the Market
Blockchain

Fee-Free Crypto Trading May Lure a New Batch of Traders Into the Market

Coinbase better watch its back.

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Pollution

The Seabin Will Start Cleaning Australian Waterways in March

One city has purchased 10 units, and more could follow.