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Facebook Might Be Biased. But You’ll Never Hear Zuckerberg Admit It.
Future Society

Facebook Might Be Biased. But You’ll Never Hear Zuckerberg Admit It.

If the company picked a side, its profits would suffer.

By Kristin Houser

The Military Wants to Make AI That Mimics the Human Brain. Experts Know There’s a Better Way.
Artificial Intelligence

The Military Wants to Make AI That Mimics the Human Brain. Experts Know There’s a Better Way.

There’s a good reason the first flying machines weren’t mechanical bats: people tried that, and they were terrible.

By Dan Robitzski

A Real Pick-Me-Up: Viagra Could Become The Next Cancer Drug
Cancer

A Real Pick-Me-Up: Viagra Could Become The Next Cancer Drug

Eleven clinical trials are currently seeing if the drug can rise to the occasion.

By Dan Robitzski

Go On A 4K Joyride Around The Moon, Courtesy of NASA
Moon

Go On A 4K Joyride Around The Moon, Courtesy of NASA

Reminder: the Moon is very, very awesome.

By Victor Tangermann

Atlantic Circulation Weakening: No, We’re Not All Gonna Die (I Mean, Not Because Of This)
Climate Change

Atlantic Circulation Weakening: No, We’re Not All Gonna Die (I Mean, Not Because Of This)

There are many more climate-based doomsday scenarios with real data that you can worry about.

By Claudia Geib

Give Kids A Crypto Wallet Instead of A Piggy Bank, Because It Has the Word Crypto In It
Cryptocurrency

Give Kids A Crypto Wallet Instead of A Piggy Bank, Because It Has the Word Crypto In It

Pigzbe wants six-year-olds to hoard "Wollo tokens" instead of quarters.

By Victor Tangermann

Antidepressants Don’t Always Work. Now Doctors Can Peer Into The Brain To Get Patients The Right One
Brain

Antidepressants Don’t Always Work. Now Doctors Can Peer Into The Brain To Get Patients The Right One

Scientists have known about this brain region for a while, but studies about what readings can show were flawed.

By Dan Robitzski

In Uber’s Vision of the Future, Every Form of Transport Is Fair Game
Advanced Transport

In Uber’s Vision of the Future, Every Form of Transport Is Fair Game

Uber wants its name to be synonymous with transport of all sorts.

By Claudia Geib

Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony: Day 2
Future Society

Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony: Day 2

Members of the House got their chance to take a swipe at the piñata that is the Facebook CEO.

By Kristin Houser

Here Are the Best Reactions to Mark Zuckerberg’s Stint in Front of Congress
Meta

Here Are the Best Reactions to Mark Zuckerberg’s Stint in Front of Congress

The best stuff that you didn't see on Facebook.

By Sarah Marquart

Trying to Quit Drinking? This Implant Will Snitch If You Fall off the Wagon
Prosthetics and Devices

Trying to Quit Drinking? This Implant Will Snitch If You Fall off the Wagon

The tiny tech could help people breaking up with alcohol stay sober.

By Kristin Houser

Everything You Need to Know From Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony: Day 1
Future Society

Everything You Need to Know From Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony: Day 1

The senators grilled Zuck for five hours.

By Kristin Houser

Sexy Species Died Off Quicker. That Has Conservationists Worried.
Climate Change

Sexy Species Died Off Quicker. That Has Conservationists Worried.

A new study suggests that dramatic physical features might look cool, but less-sexy species survive.

By Dan Robitzski

The US Government Has No Idea What to Do About Small Satellites
Off-World

The US Government Has No Idea What to Do About Small Satellites

The FCC can't seem to make up its mind about small satellites.

By Claudia Geib

Hearings Show Congress Doesn’t Understand Facebook Well Enough To Regulate It
Meta

Hearings Show Congress Doesn’t Understand Facebook Well Enough To Regulate It

How can Congress hold Zuckerberg accountable if they don't understand how Facebook works?

By Victor Tangermann

DNA Marketplace Helix Will Offer Tests For Serious Diseases. 23andMe Is About to Get Some Serious Competition.
DNA

DNA Marketplace Helix Will Offer Tests For Serious Diseases. 23andMe Is About to Get Some Serious Competition.

With Helix's business model, they don't have to get new customers if the same ones keep buying new tests.

By Claudia Geib

While Mark Zuckerberg Testified Before Congress, Senators Introduced Legislation That Would Finally Rein Facebook in
Meta

While Mark Zuckerberg Testified Before Congress, Senators Introduced Legislation That Would Finally Rein Facebook in

Senators Markey and Blumenthal are not appeased by Zuckerberg's apology tour.

By Alexandra Ossola

Goodbye, Passwords: Future Internet Demands Biometric Readings And Dorky Lanyard Security Keys
Future Society

Goodbye, Passwords: Future Internet Demands Biometric Readings And Dorky Lanyard Security Keys

Single-step verification is risky and inconvenient.

By Victor Tangermann

Can Humans Conceive In Space? NASA Sent Sperm To The ISS To Find Out
International Space Station

Can Humans Conceive In Space? NASA Sent Sperm To The ISS To Find Out

Getting knocked up in space might be possible after all.

By Victor Tangermann

Users Can’t Stop Taking Antidepressants. Why Don’t We Know More?
Health & Medicine

Users Can’t Stop Taking Antidepressants. Why Don’t We Know More?

Antidepressants are one of the most commonly-prescribed drugs in the U.S.

By Kristin Houser