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A New Breakthrough Could Make Organic Electronics Far More Efficient
Science & Energy

A New Breakthrough Could Make Organic Electronics Far More Efficient

The new process improves the conductivity of organic semiconductors by a power of a million.

Artist's depiction of a Moon colony.
Moon

New Discovery Raises Hope for Human Colonization of the Moon

Your children may never see a moonrise...because they will live on the Moon.

Physics equations
Physics

Measurements From CERN Suggest the Possibility of a New Physics

"It would be revolutionary for our fundamental understanding of the universe."

In First-Ever Demonstration, Researchers Show Ultrafast Light Pulses Can Trigger Neurons to Fire
Physics

In First-Ever Demonstration, Researchers Show Ultrafast Light Pulses Can Trigger Neurons to Fire

This could lead to "opto-ceutical" methods for treating mental health disorders.

The United Nations is Considering a Possible Ban on “Killer Robots”
Artificial Intelligence

The United Nations is Considering a Possible Ban on “Killer Robots”

“These will be weapons of mass destruction.”

A rocket heads to Mars.
Mars

All the Reasons Why Humans Shouldn’t Colonize Mars, According to Experts

Not everyone agrees with Elon Musk. There may be better plans.

Mark Watney sits on Mars in The Martian.
Mars

Author Of “The Martian” Says Colonizing Mars Is a Bad Idea

"Establishing a colony on Mars is incredibly technically challenging and expensive."

A future society could eliminate the privacy this woman has as she looks over the city.
Privacy

Welcome to 2030. I Own Nothing, Have No Privacy, and Life Has Never Been Better

It's where we could be heading — for better and for worse.

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Renewable Energy

California May Reach Its Renewable Energy Goal 10 Years Early

The state's largest electricity providers are surpassing expectations.

storing thermal energy
Energy

MIT Researchers Develop a System That Can Store Thermal Energy for Hours

Previous devices would release it within a few minutes.

Neuroscience Is Helping Us Build a Machine With Consciousness
Artificial Intelligence

Neuroscience Is Helping Us Build a Machine With Consciousness

Will we one day experience the singularity?

The FDA Wants to Expedite Approval of Regenerative Organ Therapies
Health & Medicine

The FDA Wants to Expedite Approval of Regenerative Organ Therapies

Companies using stem cells to grow replacement organs may face fewer administrative obstacles.

Asgardia-1
Off-World

The World’s First “Space Nation” Just Launched a Satellite Into Orbit

The nanosat carried data from 18,000 Asgardians into orbit.

Boston Dynamics’ Bipedal Robot Can Now Do a Backflip
Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics’ Bipedal Robot Can Now Do a Backflip

A video demonstrates Atlas' newfound gymnastic capabilities.

hyperloop hyperloop one india transportation
Hyperloop

A Rebranded Hyperloop One Lays Out Preliminary Plans for India

Virgin Hyperloop One aims to have three systems in place by 2021.

Scientists Have Found the First Ever Anti-Aging Genetic Mutation
Health & Medicine

Scientists Have Found the First Ever Anti-Aging Genetic Mutation

Carriers live 10 percent longer, and appear to have protection against diabetes and cardiovascular deterioration.

JWST
Off-World

A Telescope 100X Stronger Than Hubble Will Unveil Parts of the Cosmos We’ve Never Seen

"We fully expect to be surprised by what we find."

Watch Live: Elon Musk is Finally Unveiling Tesla’s Electric Semi
Elon Musk

Watch Live: Elon Musk is Finally Unveiling Tesla’s Electric Semi

Get ready. It's time.

Tesla's electric semi unveiling
Tesla

Watch as Tesla Unveils the Vehicle That Could Change Trucking Forever

Get your first look at the hotly anticipated truck.

bitcoin
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Passes $8,000 For the First Time in History

The world's biggest cryptocurrency is surging full steam ahead.