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Mercedes-Benz Will Launch Its Self-Driving Rideshare Service in 2020
Self-Driving Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Will Launch Its Self-Driving Rideshare Service in 2020

The luxury automaker is fast-tracking its autonomous taxis.

Most British Beaches Found to Be Polluted With Deadly Plastic
Pollution

Most British Beaches Found to Be Polluted With Deadly Plastic

The plastic was found on 75 percent of the beaches.

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Future Society

Trump Asks For “Border Wall” Designs. Engineers Create Hilarious (And Useful) Alternative

Spoiler alert: It's a Hyperloop.

For $4.9 Million, You Can Live in This Futuristic NYC Apartment Building
Future Society

For $4.9 Million, You Can Live in This Futuristic NYC Apartment Building

You’ll have access to a private IMAX theater, and your car will have its own elevator.

This Handheld Detector Spotted A Never-Before-Seen Physics Phenomenon
Physics

This Handheld Detector Spotted A Never-Before-Seen Physics Phenomenon

The sighting may have applications in finding dark matter, learning about supernovas, and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Advanced Transport

Powerful Electric Scooters Could Be the Future of Urban Transportation

They may be able to bridge the gap between gas-powered cars and EVs.

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Tesla

Tesla Just Smashed Through Another Record-Breaking Milestone

2017 is officially the year of Tesla.

In-Womb Project Reveals Striking Images of Developing Human Brains
Science & Energy

In-Womb Project Reveals Striking Images of Developing Human Brains

These photos could reveal the cause of neurological disorders.

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Elon Musk

Elon Musk Just Gave Us a Glimpse of His Latest Tool in the Fight Against Fossil Fuels

We are heading to a greener world at full throttle.

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Evolution

Earth May Have Hosted Complex Life Much Earlier Than We Thought

We may have been off by about 400 million years.

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Environment

Renewables Are Keeping the Air Force Energized in Field Environments

Even the military is becoming more solar-savvy.

With Automation Looming, the US Needs To Make Education Affordable Or Fail
Education

With Automation Looming, the US Needs To Make Education Affordable Or Fail

New York just became the first state in the U.S. to have a tuition-free education. This is important.

Google Street View Cars Are Now Helping Us Fight Climate Change
Climate Change

Google Street View Cars Are Now Helping Us Fight Climate Change

It's an all-out blitz to save the environment.

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Climate Change

Massachusetts Bill Would Require the State to Use 100% Renewables by 2035

One state is standing its ground.

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Tesla

Tesla Just Formed a Breakthrough Partnership to Make Renewables Affordable

Customers could get Tesla Powerwalls for just $15 a month.

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Artificial Intelligence

The World’s First Robot Citizen Needs Your Help to Become Smarter

Sophia's promoting a new blockchain platform for AI development.

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Artificial Intelligence

Researchers Have Created an AI System That Teaches Itself New Languages

It learns without a dictionary or human help.

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Virtual Reality

The UAE Released a VR Tour of the First City on Mars

"I would like to welcome you to your second home."

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Solar Power

Solar Energy Prices Continue to Plunge While Coal Prices Climb Higher

Opponents of renewable energy are running out of excuses.

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launch Has Been Delayed Once Again
Falcon

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launch Has Been Delayed Once Again

The company will perform an engine test next month, but the launch has been pushed to early 2018.