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A Wave of Climate Refugees Could Soon Emerge in the US
Climate Change

A Wave of Climate Refugees Could Soon Emerge in the US

For an increasing number of people living in vulnerable areas, relocation is the only option left.

A Single Gene Could Have a Huge Impact on Age-Related Mental Decline
Neuroscience and Brain

A Single Gene Could Have a Huge Impact on Age-Related Mental Decline

The new findings support a previous study that linked excessive calcium release to age-related decline.

Orbital Launches
Off-World

In 2017, the US Led the World in Successful Orbital Launches

Eighteen of the 29 missions were courtesy of SpaceX.

Tesla Is Building Another Massive Battery in Australia
Tesla

Tesla Is Building Another Massive Battery in Australia

They'll have more than 100 days to get this one up and running, though.

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Fossil Fuels

Trump Gives Green Light for Offshore Drilling Near Every U.S. Coast

This is the largest number of lease sales ever proposed.

We Asked Experts Whether Elon Musk Can Really Send a Roadster to Space
Off-World

We Asked Experts Whether Elon Musk Can Really Send a Roadster to Space

Here's what they think.

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Future Society

A Colorado Town’s Municipal Broadband Will Ensure Local Net Neutrality

The proposed network would allow residents to enjoy the benefits of a neutral internet.

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NASA

DARPA and NASA Form a Partnership to Create New Satellites

The "service stations in orbit" will increase the lifespan of current satellites.

Tesla May Be Boosting Model 3 Production Back to 5,000 Cars Per Week
Tesla

Tesla May Be Boosting Model 3 Production Back to 5,000 Cars Per Week

One of Tesla's parts suppliers reported a boost in orders from the company.

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Fossil Fuels

California Is Officially Planning to Ban Polluting Cars by 2040

The anticipated bill has been formally presented.

The Real Price of Bitcoin? According to Morgan Stanley, It’s Zero
Bitcoin

The Real Price of Bitcoin? According to Morgan Stanley, It’s Zero

"If nobody accepts the technology for payment, then the value would be 0."

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Science & Energy

Norway Gets the Go Ahead to Drill Into the Arctic

The government has said any new drilling projects wouldn't start for another 10-15 years.

Twitter's updated policy
Future Society

Should Twitter’s Ban on Hateful Content Apply to President Trump?

Twitter's new rules don't apply to the Tweeter-in-Chief.

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Sleep

Using Wearable Device, Researchers Capture Sleep for the First Time

Measuring human sleep just advanced dramatically.

Secure Elections Act
Future Society

A Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senators Has a Plan to Secure Future Elections

Step 1: Get rid of all paperless voting machines.

Cleaning up Coal May Buy Us Time as We Transition to Renewables
Energy

Cleaning up Coal May Buy Us Time as We Transition to Renewables

"Chemical looping" burns fossil fuels while trapping emissions.

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Artificial Intelligence

Robots Have Replaced Humans in 25% of China’s Ammunition Factories

The move will be safer for humans, and could triple China's production.

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Cancer

AI Can Diagnose Heart Disease and Lung Cancer More Accurately Than Doctors

These AIs can see details doctors may miss.

Scientists Unveil the First Portable Bionic Hand With a Sense of Touch
Prosthetics and Devices

Scientists Unveil the First Portable Bionic Hand With a Sense of Touch

“We are going more and more in the direction of science fiction movies.”

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Health & Medicine

Satellites Could Help Forecast the Next Cholera Outbreak

The eye in the sky could potentially save lives.