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Renewable Energy

The UAE Expects to Save $192 Billion by Switching to Renewable Energy

Clean energy is better for the environment and the budget.

By Karla Lant

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Future Society

Hexagonal Pods Attached to Buildings Could Help Solve New York’s Homeless Problem

The smart glass windows could display artwork and relevant advertisements.

By Kyree Leary

An Earthquake Early Warning System is Coming to the West Coast
Science & Energy

An Earthquake Early Warning System is Coming to the West Coast

That is, if budget cuts don't crack it first.

By Karla Lant

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Climate Change

Coral is Dying Globally. But We Can Save Some Reefs From Total Destruction.

It will take 550 years to remove some coral from the endangered species list — unless we do better.

By Lou Del Bello

New Genetically Engineered Corn Could Revolutionize Our Agriculture
Agriculture

New Genetically Engineered Corn Could Revolutionize Our Agriculture

Adding a single gene to corn crops would save billions of dollars — and improve the health of people in developing nations.

By Karla Lant

Machine Learning Could Allow Us to Uncover the Biological Root of Depression
Machine Learning

Machine Learning Could Allow Us to Uncover the Biological Root of Depression

"Our findings provide preliminary evidence of common and specific gray matter changes in MDD and SAD patients."

By Chelsea Gohd

Architects Created a Foldable House That Can Withstand Earthquakes
Future Society

Architects Created a Foldable House That Can Withstand Earthquakes

And three people can build it in just hours.

By Chelsea Gohd

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Tesla

Tesla Is Designing New Electric Service Vehicles Based on the Model S, Model X

After sedans, SUVs, and semi-trucks, Tesla's service vans are due for a makeover.

By Kyree Leary

Scientists Complete the First International Test of Our Ability to Track Dangerous Asteroids
Science & Energy

Scientists Complete the First International Test of Our Ability to Track Dangerous Asteroids

It was a demonstration of "serious international cooperation in addressing the potential hazard to Earth posed by near-Earth objects."

By Christianna Reedy

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Future Society

This Home Was 3D Printed in Only 24 Hours and for Just $10,000

Take a tour through a truly futuristic home.

By Neil C. Bhavsar

India’s First-Ever Moon Mission to Launch in 2018
Moon

India’s First-Ever Moon Mission to Launch in 2018

The country will complete this ambitious project on a "shoestring" budget of $93 million.

By Chelsea Gohd

The Darkest Material in the World is Coming to the Olympics
Future Society

The Darkest Material in the World is Coming to the Olympics

“You'll enter as though you're being absorbed into a cloud of blackness."

By Chelsea Gohd

Chicago Climate Charter Signed by Dozens of North American Mayors
Climate Change

Chicago Climate Charter Signed by Dozens of North American Mayors

"This Charter is a great example of how cities are working together and encouraging one another to aim higher.”

By Brad Bergan

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Future Society

An Architect Made Floating Homes, And They Are Hurricane-Proof

In the world of tomorrow, we may not live on land.

By Kyree Leary

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Future Society

China is Paving the Way to Quantum Internet

Since China launched the Micius satellite, they’ve shown no sign of slowing down.

By Chelsea Gohd

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3D Printing

Researchers Created a Platform That Prints With Living Matter

The living biochemical designs are made with ink infused with bacteria.

By Chelsea Gohd

Two Big Banks Have Just Pledged to Go 100% Clean Energy By 2020
Energy

Two Big Banks Have Just Pledged to Go 100% Clean Energy By 2020

JPMorgan alone has more than 27 times the office space of the Empire State Building.

By Patrick Caughill

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Energy

A New Vehicle Has More Energy Capacity Than a Tesla and More Torque Than a Tank

For $35,000, you can drive off-road for 200 miles.

By Kyree Leary

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Food

World Food Supplies Threatened by Sixth Mass Extinction

About 75 percent of the world's food comes from 12 crops and five animal species — and that's a problem.

By Karla Lant

Dyson’s First Electric Vehicle Might Not Include a Solid-State Battery
Electric Vehicles

Dyson’s First Electric Vehicle Might Not Include a Solid-State Battery

The company could be rethinking its EV strategy.

By Kristin Houser