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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.

New Study Challenges Previous Conclusions About Water on the Moon
Moon

New Study Challenges Previous Conclusions About Water on the Moon

These findings could fuel new studies – and future space missions, too.

To Measure the Universe’s Expansion, We Might Need New Physics
Physics

To Measure the Universe’s Expansion, We Might Need New Physics

We’re still not sure what’s going on at the universal scale.

eyedrops corneas nearsighted farsighted
Science & Energy

Using “Nanodrops” to Repair Corneas Could Ultimately Replace Glasses

The eye drops fixed both nearsightedness and farsightedness in animal studies.

Norway’s “Doomsday” Seed Vault Is Getting a $13 Million Upgrade
Future Society

Norway’s “Doomsday” Seed Vault Is Getting a $13 Million Upgrade

The vault stores samples of more than 850,000 plant species in case of an environmental crisis.

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Moon

Why Are We Going to the Moon, Again? Oh Right, to Make It a “Gas Station for Outer Space”

A lunar layover could cut down on the fuel required to travel from Earth to Mars.

Future Computers Will Process and Remember Info at the Same Time, Functioning More Like Real Brains
Computers

Future Computers Will Process and Remember Info at the Same Time, Functioning More Like Real Brains

A new "memtransistor" device functions like a neuron.

Here’s How Future Astronauts Could Survive the Radiation of Space
Space

Here’s How Future Astronauts Could Survive the Radiation of Space

Here’s the first “human radioresistance roadmap” for space exploration.

architecture wooden buildings w350 project wooden skyscrapers
Science & Energy

Three Reasons Why It’s a Good Idea to Build a Skyscraper Out of Wood

Trust us, it's practical.

amazon rainforest deforestation climate change
Climate Change

Bad News: The Amazon Might Be Past the Point of Saving

Only 3% more destruction would render the Amazon unsalvageable.

Researchers Want to Hunt Unknown Viruses Before They Cause the Next Pandemic
Viruses

Researchers Want to Hunt Unknown Viruses Before They Cause the Next Pandemic

All it would take is one to cause the next global pandemic.

CERN Researchers Are Planning to Trap and Truck Antimatter From One Facility to Another
Physics

CERN Researchers Are Planning to Trap and Truck Antimatter From One Facility to Another

They just have to smooth out some kinks, like preventing it from exploding en route.

smart glasses visually impaired hearing aid
Prosthetics and Devices

Smart Glasses Can Convert Text Into Sound for the Visually Impaired

The glasses can help those with dyslexia or poor eyesight.

To Grow Up, Singapore Is Drilling Down
Future Society

To Grow Up, Singapore Is Drilling Down

The city-state is investing $188 million in underground tech research.

Scientists Use EEG Machine to Create Digital Images From Brain Activity
Brain

Scientists Use EEG Machine to Create Digital Images From Brain Activity

"We were able to ... get a direct illustration of what’s happening in the brain."

space hotels bigelow private space stations
Off-World

Two Space Hotels Could Open as Early as 2021

Bigelow Aersospace is ready to tackle space tourism.

esa skinsuit astronauts
Off-World

Today in Astronaut Fashion: A Unitard to Keep Your Back Healthy

The Skinsuit recreates the effect of gravity to avoid damaging the astronaut's spine.

ups shipping electric vehicles
Science & Energy

UPS Announces Plans to Add 50 Custom-Built Electric Trucks to Their Fleet

And they cost about the same as ones powered by gas or diesel.

National Space Council
Off-World

The National Space Council Approves Four Recommendations for Reform

The goal is to streamline regulatory activities.