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Future Society

Harry Potter Is Coming to Life in Augmented Reality

There's a new kind of Pokemon Go.

By Patrick Caughill

Researchers Find “Executioner Protein” That Causes Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct Without Hurting Healthy Cells
Cancer

Researchers Find “Executioner Protein” That Causes Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct Without Hurting Healthy Cells

Novel treatment for acute myeloid leukemia may have a broad range of applications.

By Karla Lant

What NASA’s First 3D Printed Rocket Parts Mean for the Space Launch System
Science & Energy

What NASA’s First 3D Printed Rocket Parts Mean for the Space Launch System

"In next-generation rocket engines, we aspire to create larger, more complex flight components through 3-D printing techniques."

By Patrick Caughill

Experts Urge U.S. Military to “Develop and Deploy Enhanced-EMP Nuclear Weapons”
Future Society

Experts Urge U.S. Military to “Develop and Deploy Enhanced-EMP Nuclear Weapons”

A single electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack could wipe out 75 percent of U.S. energy.

By Karla Lant

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Climate Change

New Data Shows Progress in Fight Against Climate Change

This is good news — but there's still much to be done to slow climate change.

By Karla Lant

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Science & Energy

Automakers Are Building a High-Powered EV Charging Network in Europe

By 2020, they plan to have 400 stations in operation.

By Kyree Leary

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Artificial Intelligence

“Holy Grail” Microchip Might Surpass the Power of the Human Brain

Based on photonic synapses, they operate at one thousand times the speed of the human brain.

By Brad Bergan

Machine Learning Identifies Breast Lesions Likely to Become Cancer
Machine Learning

Machine Learning Identifies Breast Lesions Likely to Become Cancer

Researchers teach AI to predict which high-risk lesions present the most risk.

By Karla Lant

New Zealand’s New Prime Minister is Promising a Zero-Carbon Nation by 2050
Climate Change

New Zealand’s New Prime Minister is Promising a Zero-Carbon Nation by 2050

New Zealand’s government promises to build a fairer country in which “our environment is protected.”

By Patrick Caughill

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Moon

The U.S. Officially Says They Are Sending Humans to the Moon

Once more unto the Moon — then onward to Mars.

By Kyree Leary

Elon Musk Teased the Idea of Getting an Internet Connection on Mars
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Teased the Idea of Getting an Internet Connection on Mars

One day, we may be able to Snapchat on Mars.

By Chelsea Gohd

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Science & Energy

Researchers Use Electricity to Make Wearable Heated Gloves

The gloves were able to keep the wearer's fingers warm for eight hours.

By Kyree Leary

Richard Branson: Universal Basic Income Will Protect Us From the Threat of AI
Universal Basic Income

Richard Branson: Universal Basic Income Will Protect Us From the Threat of AI

The billionaire entrepreneur further explains his support of a societal safety net.

By Patrick Caughill

Mitsubishi’s New Vehicle Warning Signals Are Projected Onto the Road
Advanced Transport

Mitsubishi’s New Vehicle Warning Signals Are Projected Onto the Road

This system could reduce the 60 percent of pedestrian fatalities that occur at night.

By Patrick Caughill

We May Have Found a Pathway That Controls Aging
Science & Energy

We May Have Found a Pathway That Controls Aging

"Our findings provide a foundation to designing interventions which slow these processes."

By Karla Lant

Scientists Warn That Humanity Must Create “Carbon Sucking” Tech by 2030
Climate Change

Scientists Warn That Humanity Must Create “Carbon Sucking” Tech by 2030

Scientists agree that soon we'll need to start capturing and storing emissions.

By Chelsea Gohd

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Science & Energy

We May Finally Understand How Alien Life Could Survive on Saturn’s Moon

Hydrothermic vents could be a hotbed for alien evolution.

By Patrick Caughill

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Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Account for Six of the Ten Fastest-Selling Used Cars in the U.S.

People want electric cars. They just don’t want to pay more for them.

By Kyree Leary

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Advanced Transport

Aston Martin is Designing a Three-Person Luxury Submarine

"We have used forms and proportions that express the same devotion to design, engineering and beauty that shape our cars."

By Kyree Leary

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Food

Richard Branson: In the Near Future, We’ll Think It’s “Archaic” to Kill Animals for Food

Branson's investment in Memphis Meats is also a commitment to the cruelty-free, sustainable food systems of the future.

By Karla Lant