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Agriculture

Crops Are Harvested Without Human Input, Teasing the Future of Agriculture

Farming seems to be seeding a robotic future.

Oddly Enough, More Snow in Antarctica Could Slow Rising Sea Levels
Climate Change

Oddly Enough, More Snow in Antarctica Could Slow Rising Sea Levels

Could one side effect of global warming actually be addressing another?

Life Exists in the Driest Desert on Earth. It Could Exist on Mars, Too.
Mars

Life Exists in the Driest Desert on Earth. It Could Exist on Mars, Too.

Microorganisms could be thriving off of melting ice in the Martian soil.

Ride-Hailing Services Aimed at Cutting Traffic Are Having the Opposite Effect
Advanced Transport

Ride-Hailing Services Aimed at Cutting Traffic Are Having the Opposite Effect

Far from improving traffic congestion, Uber and Lyft are encouraging people to ditch public transport.

China’s Hypersonic Plane Travels From Bejing to New York in a Few Hours
Robots and Machines

China’s Hypersonic Plane Travels From Bejing to New York in a Few Hours

China wants to lead the hypersonic arms race.

Space Catapult Startup Will Soon Launch Into Action
Off-World

Space Catapult Startup Will Soon Launch Into Action

A catapult is undoubtedly cheaper than a rocket. But is it possible?

A Film Made of Graphene Makes Filtering Dirty Water Easier Than Ever
Graphene

A Film Made of Graphene Makes Filtering Dirty Water Easier Than Ever

The "wonder material" could help billions of people around the world access safe drinking water.

Fee-Free Crypto Trading May Lure a New Batch of Traders Into the Market
Blockchain

Fee-Free Crypto Trading May Lure a New Batch of Traders Into the Market

Coinbase better watch its back.

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Pollution

The Seabin Will Start Cleaning Australian Waterways in March

One city has purchased 10 units, and more could follow.

Scientists Have Learned Why Neutron Stars Shine So Bright
Off-World

Scientists Have Learned Why Neutron Stars Shine So Bright

Their strong magnetic field ensures their light remains untamed.

Making AI More Secret Could Prevent Us From Making It Better
Artificial Intelligence

Making AI More Secret Could Prevent Us From Making It Better

Should we all have access to the AI "black box"?

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Off-World

Life on Europa Could Survive off Nuclear Energy, Research Finds

Conditions here on Earth are analogous to those on Europa.

After Two Decades of GMOs, Scientists Find They Live up to Their Promise
Future Society

After Two Decades of GMOs, Scientists Find They Live up to Their Promise

In a sea of misinformation, this data is unwavering.

Iran May Move to Create Its Own National Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin

Iran May Move to Create Its Own National Cryptocurrency

A single tweet has fueled great speculation.

Michio Kaku’s Biggest Predictions About the Future
Future Society

Michio Kaku’s Biggest Predictions About the Future

Take a stroll through the future according to Michio Kaku.

The U.S. Government Has Held Over $1 Billion in Seized Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Government Has Held Over $1 Billion in Seized Cryptocurrency

Is Uncle Sam hoarding seized bitcoin?

How Deep Learning AI Will Help Hologram Technology Find Practical Applications
Artificial Intelligence

How Deep Learning AI Will Help Hologram Technology Find Practical Applications

Especially in medicine.

Canada to Devote $1 Billion of Federal Budget to Fighting Cybercrime
Future Society

Canada to Devote $1 Billion of Federal Budget to Fighting Cybercrime

Canadian cybersecurity is getting an upgrade.

Japanese Researchers Unveil Tiny, Floating, “Firefly” Light Called Luciola
Robots and Machines

Japanese Researchers Unveil Tiny, Floating, “Firefly” Light Called Luciola

Innovative, adaptable, adorable.

The CDC Has Requested a $400-Million Lab to House Deadly Microbes
Health & Medicine

The CDC Has Requested a $400-Million Lab to House Deadly Microbes

The new lab would replace a $214 million facility built just 13 years ago.