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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.

By Chelsea Gohd

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.

By Dom Galeon

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Science & Energy

Using “Nanodrops” to Repair Corneas Could Ultimately Replace Glasses

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

By Kyree Leary

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.

By Dom Galeon

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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.

By Kyree Leary

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.

By Chelsea Gohd

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.

By Abby Norman

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Science & Energy

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

Trust us, it's practical.

By Dom Galeon

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Climate Change

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

Only 3% more destruction would render the Amazon unsalvageable.

By Chelsea Gohd

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.

By Abby Norman

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.

By Chelsea Gohd

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.

By Kyree Leary

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.

By Kristin Houser

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."

By Brad Jones

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Off-World

Two Space Hotels Could Open as Early as 2021

Bigelow Aersospace is ready to tackle space tourism.

By Dom Galeon

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.

By Brad Jones

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.

By Kristin Houser

National Space Council
Off-World

The National Space Council Approves Four Recommendations for Reform

The goal is to streamline regulatory activities.

By Claudia Geib

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Tesla

Tesla Hit With Lawsuit Claiming They Willingly Sold Defective Vehicles

The accuser, Adam Williams, claims Tesla fired him for what he knows.

By Kyree Leary

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Pollution

Taiwan Commits to Banning Plastic Items by 2030

It joins a long list of nations that have already made the same pledge.

By Kyree Leary