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Future Society

A Government-Controlled 5G Network Could Have Long-Lasting Effects on Society

Censored websites and internet kill switches are just a couple of possibilities.

Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?
Self-Driving Vehicles

Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?

Two recent collisions in California involving autonomous driving technology highlight the dilemma.

Rocket Lab Has Successfully Launched Its Electron Rocket Into Orbit
Off-World

Rocket Lab Has Successfully Launched Its Electron Rocket Into Orbit

An Electron rocket launch is about one-twelfth the cost of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch.

pole reversal
Science & Energy

The Earth’s Magnetic Poles Are Overdue for a Switch

But this time, it will spell disaster for our electrical infrastructure.

automation in the U.K.
Future Society

Automation Will Replace a Staggering Number of Workers in Major Cities

The most vulnerable cities are also the least wealthy.

A Web of Sensors May Uncover Secrets of the Deep Oceans
Internet Of Things

A Web of Sensors May Uncover Secrets of the Deep Oceans

But is the plan really feasible?

Your Fitness Tracking App May Have Revealed the Location of Secret Army Bases
Future Society

Your Fitness Tracking App May Have Revealed the Location of Secret Army Bases

Strava's heatmap offers detailed enough images to observe each base's internal layout.

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Future Society

Bill Gates Is Working With Geneticists to Create the “Perfect” Cow

"You can have a cow that is four times as productive with the same survivability."

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Future Society

Trump Administration May Build 5G Network to Protect Against Cyber Threats

"We want to build a network so the Chinese can't listen to your calls."

Google Is Bringing Augmented Reality Functionality to Chrome
Google

Google Is Bringing Augmented Reality Functionality to Chrome

Google is looking to join the AR game.

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Virtual Reality

Researchers Used Virtual Reality to Gain Insight into How Our Brains Assemble Memories

A better understanding of how memories are formed, stored, and recalled could improve diagnosis and treatment for diseases like Alzheimer's.

Medical AI May Be Better at Spotting Eye Disease Than Real Doctors
Medical

Medical AI May Be Better at Spotting Eye Disease Than Real Doctors

"With the AI system, results (for the screening) should be instantaneous and it can potentially reduce 80 percent of the workload of graders and optometrists."

German Luxury Carmakers May Be Looking to Reverse Engineer Tesla’s Model 3
Tesla

German Luxury Carmakers May Be Looking to Reverse Engineer Tesla’s Model 3

Many have speculated that BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or even Porsche could be attempting to uncover Tesla’s secrets.

Scientists Are Closer to Making Artificial Brains That Operate Like Ours Do
Brain

Scientists Are Closer to Making Artificial Brains That Operate Like Ours Do

The artificial synapse fires 20 million times more rapidly than a human synapse does – and is more energy efficient, too.

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Prosthetics and Devices

We Need to Prepare for a World Without Aging

Are we ready to face the challenges of immortality?

President Trump Aims to ‘Eliminate’ the Clean Water Rule Through an Executive Order
Environment

President Trump Aims to ‘Eliminate’ the Clean Water Rule Through an Executive Order

Here's what that would mean for the environment (and our health).

Incredibly Mobile “Minimalist Robot” Could Be the Future of Non-Invasive Medicine
RX and Medicine

Incredibly Mobile “Minimalist Robot” Could Be the Future of Non-Invasive Medicine

“In the future, our robot can carry drugs and deliver them to a desired location where they are most needed, much like a doorstep delivery."

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Science & Energy

A New Study Shows Mosquitoes Can Be Trained Not to Bite Specific Humans

The insects have working memories and can learn to avoid humans who slap them away.

Lab Monkey Deaths Raise Questions About Animal Testing in the US
Science & Energy

Lab Monkey Deaths Raise Questions About Animal Testing in the US

“These findings indicate that FDA's animal program may need to be strengthened in some important areas.”

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launch Could Be as Soon as February 6
Falcon

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launch Could Be as Soon as February 6

February 6th is the so-called "No-Earlier-Than date." The official launch date has yet to be confirmed by SpaceX.