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Artificial Intelligence

AI Will Lead the Charge Developing Quantum Computers

The quantum world is complex, but machine learning can help simplify it.

Democrats Won’t Let Net Neutrality Die Without a Fight
Future Society

Democrats Won’t Let Net Neutrality Die Without a Fight

The effort may be futile, but Democrats see the fight as having lasting political value.

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Future Society

It’s Official. Fossil Fuels Are No Longer the World’s Most Valuable Resource.

Your data is.

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Moon

The Moon Will Soon Have Its Own Mobile Network

Starting in 2019, lunar dwellers will have their very own data plans.

Seaweed Sneakers Look Fly, Could Help Save the Environment
Future Society

Seaweed Sneakers Look Fly, Could Help Save the Environment

The pitch: "Just-in-time degradability."

China’s Google Equivalent Can Clone Voices After Seconds of Listening
Google

China’s Google Equivalent Can Clone Voices After Seconds of Listening

One cloned voice fooled voice recognition tech with 95 percent accuracy.

We’re One Step Closer to Super-Fast 5G Networks
Future Society

We’re One Step Closer to Super-Fast 5G Networks

Get ready for the next generation of wireless networks.

Why Do We Want To Find Neutrinos, Anyway?
Physics

Why Do We Want To Find Neutrinos, Anyway?

They're hard to detect, but scientists are obsessed with doing so.

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Off-World

New Satellite Will Shift Shape While in Space

Britain is making headway in satellite innovation.

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Brain

Long Term Depression Permanently Changes the Brain

Long-lasting cases of depression may need to be treated differently than newer cases.

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Self-Driving Vehicles

Soon California’s Autonomous Cars Will Drive All on Their Own

Starting in April, the state’s driverless vehicles will be truly driverless.

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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.