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Physics

Water Bears Could One Day Outlive Everything Except the Sun Itself

They may be tiny, but these little creatures are mighty.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Researchers Disagree With Elon Musk’s Warnings About Artificial Intelligence

"Mr. Musk’s megaphone seems to be rather unnecessarily distorting the public debate.”

Solar Power

The Largest Rail Network in Asia Just Debuted a Solar-Paneled Train

The company expects to save more than $6 billion in diesel costs over the next 10 years.

Off-World

When Will the First Human Leave the Solar System?

We only have so many planets in our system to study before we get bored.

Climate Change

New Data Shows 2017 Has Been One of the Hottest, Wettest Years on Record in the U.S.

The nation has already lost 57 lives to severe storms, freezes, and floods this year.

Exobiology

Strange Signals From a Nearby Red Dwarf Star Could Be From Aliens – But Probably Not

There's always an astronomical explanation.

Self-Driving Vehicles

First Ever US Legislation on Self-Driving Cars Comes to the House

This measure could save countless lives.

Medical

Medical Researchers Reverse Brain Damage in Drowning Victim

This incredible new method reversed brain volume loss.

Off-World

Buzz Aldrin: It’s Time for Humans to Start Looking at Other Planets to Live On

"Now is the time to start thinking seriously about what life on Mars might look like."

From Quarks to Quasars

VASIMR: Here’s How We Might Reach Mars in 39 Days

A new kind of rocket could speed up space travel.

NASA

NASA: On Social Media? Apply to Attend the Next SpaceX Launch

NASA is inviting 40 social media users to attend the two day event, culminating in the historic launch.

Energy

Richard Branson Suggests the U.S. Focus on Clean Energy Instead of Reviving Coal

The CEO says clean energy jobs would be good for workers, the nation, and the world.

Bitcoin

As Cryptocurrency Prices Recover, “Bitcoin War” May Be Averted

Miners and developers have been in a deadlock, trying to decide what direction the cryptocurrency should take amidst increased blockchain traffic.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk Scraps Solar Roof Idea for New Tesla Model

Musk recently announced that the idea isn't practical or worthwhile.

Google

Google Glass Is Back, and It’s No Longer Meant for Everyone

"Employees are now working smarter, faster, and safer because they have the information they need right in their line of sight."

Quantum Physics

New Breakthrough Discovery—Every Quantum Particle Travels Backwards

This is the first time this has been found in a particle where external forces are acting on it.

Future Society

Mobile Payments Are Completely Replacing Cash in One of the World’s Largest Nations

“It has become the default way of life now.”

Drones

The Fastest Drone On Earth Just Reached Speeds Over 163 MPH

And it produced 46,000 RPM without bursting into flames.

Future Society

IBM Launches New Encrypted Transaction System That Can Even Address Cyberattacks

New mainframe will address cyberattacks, help firms automate compliance, and support 87 percent of all credit card transactions.

Blockchain

More Than Coins: Blockchain is Transforming the Way We Distribute Aid

The technology could prevent 30 percent of aid funding from being lost.