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Off-World

Dubai’s Astronaut Program Has Already Received 3,000 Applications

Only four will be chosen to undergo training to become one of the UAE's first astronauts.

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Moon

Want to Fly People to the Moon? Become a Commercial Astronaut.

Right now the program only has one customer, but could soon see business booming.

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Blockchain

Now On the Blockchain: Your Weed

Colorado senators want to know marijuana is coming from legitimate businesses, not the black market.

Brain-Zapping Pacemaker Implant Could Be a New Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Treatments

Brain-Zapping Pacemaker Implant Could Be a New Treatment for Opioid Addiction

"Few wanted to go through with it. A lot of it has to do with fear of the procedure."

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Mars

NASA’s “Cheap” Alternative for Reaching Mars? Atomic Rockets.

Pushing the future of space exploration with a blast from the past.

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Health & Medicine

A New Tool Uses CRISPR to Uncover Genetic Mutations and Infections

The new-and-improved tool is accurate, fast, and inexpensive.

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Cryptocurrency

Western Union Confirms Plans to Experiment With Ripple

The company is the latest to give the crypto a shot.

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Virtual Reality

You’ll Be Watching NBA Games On a Magic Leap Headset Within Five Years

Viewers will be able to watch the action from anywhere in the arena.

This Striking Photo Reminds Us Why It’s Essential to Photograph Science
Science & Energy

This Striking Photo Reminds Us Why It’s Essential to Photograph Science

A photograph has the power to capture and communicate the magic, mystery, and meaning of scientific discovery.

Please Don’t Post Your Hand Dryer Science Experiment on the Internet
Health & Medicine

Please Don’t Post Your Hand Dryer Science Experiment on the Internet

Unless you want bacteria with a side of skepticism.

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Pollution

Blue Planet II Has Inspired the BBC to Ban All Plastic Containers and Utensils by 2020

Roughly 2 million plastic cups are used by BBC visitors and staff members every year.

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Takes One Step Closer to First US Track
Hyperloop

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Takes One Step Closer to First US Track

The company is exploring the feasibility of a line linking Cleveland with Chicago.

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Cancer

New Stem Cell Study Could Be the Start of Personalized Cancer Vaccines

Tumors shrank in seven out of 10 vaccinated mice.

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Advanced Transport

To Reduce Air Pollution, Germany Will Test Free Public Transportation in Some Cities

The idea is still in the early planning stages, and previous attempts in other parts of the world haven't gone well.

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Health & Medicine

Scientists Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice

But the treatment comes with significant caveats.

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Exoplanets

The Kepler Mission Has Discovered Nearly 100 New Exoplanets

Learning more about these planets could put our own home in a galactic context.

Elon Musk’s Former Employee Is Building a European Rival to Tesla’s Gigafactory
Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s Former Employee Is Building a European Rival to Tesla’s Gigafactory

Northvolt now has $62.9 million to start construction.

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Future Society

Experts Want Facebook to Take Down Its Messenger Kids App

Pediatricians cited a link between social media use and unhappiness among teens.

AI Will Help Judges Score Gymnastics Events at the 2020 Olympics
Artificial Intelligence

AI Will Help Judges Score Gymnastics Events at the 2020 Olympics

Is this the first step toward nonhuman judging panels?

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Future Society

Bill Gates Warns Sillicon Valley of Technology’s Dangerous Potential

Do tech giants believe they're above the law?