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A Mysterious Bacterium May Be a Critical Part of Cancer
Cancer

Could we treat some cancers with a simple antibiotic?

Microbots created from algae could help in medical procedures.
Robotics

The alga the microbot was created from was chosen for its spring-like shape.

The Future of Cybersecurity Is in High-Speed Quantum Encryption
Quantum Physics

A new quantum key distribution system could secure phone calls and video streams.

Energy-Saving LED Light Bulbs Are Contributing to Light Pollution
Pollution

Energy-saving efforts are backfiring in a surprising way.

Berry curvature, as illustrated by twisting ribbons.
Physics

If they succeed, it would have major implications for quantum computing.

The Price of Tesla’s Electric Semi Has Been Revealed, and It’s Higher Than Expected
Tesla

A number of major corporations, such as J.B. Hunt, Meijer, and Walmart, have already placed orders for the new Semi.

DARPA Wants to Use Genetic Modification to Turn Plants into Spy Tech
DARPA

The plants of tomorrow may be "organic surveillance sensors."

Protons are just one part of an atom's structure, seen here.
Physics

The stage has been set to uncover why the universe lacks antimatter.

Elon Musk Fulfilled His Promise to Make a Megabattery for Australia in 100 Days
Elon Musk

"South Australia is set to have back-up power in place this summer through the world's largest lithium ion battery.”

Stephen Hawking Believes Humankind Is in Danger of Self-Destruction Due to AI
Future Society

The physicist says it's time to make some severe changes.

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Treatments

It's the first medical device of its kind that's received this approval.

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Renewable Energy

Carbon dioxide collected by the system is sold to a nearby greenhouse.

Air Force Tech Can Hit With the Impact of a Nuclear Weapon With No Fallout
Science & Energy

The weapons of tomorrow will be powerful beyond imagination.

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Cryptocurrency

The card can be used anywhere Visa is accepted.

AI police station
Future Society

Simulators and face-scanning tech will replace the employees.

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Advanced Transport

French company Alstom is building 14 emissions-free trains named Coradia iLint.

skin cancer detector
Cancer

The student-built device took home the grand prize.

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Artificial Intelligence

The AI has a 98.3 success rate in identifying the cracks, which is significantly higher than even the most advanced current methods.

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Self-Driving Vehicles

Arizona gets the first taste of the future of transportation.

Holograms Come to Life in the World’s First Interactive Lightfield Display
Virtual Reality

The ability to interact with a hologram truly changes the potential of this emerging technological field.