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Future Society

These Incredible Images Reveal the Evolution of NYC

The big apple no longer consists of rolling hills.

Chemistry

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Says “We’re Not Likely Alone in the Universe.”

"Whatever happened on Earth, it's not likely to be rare or unique."

Future Society

Researchers Break a 100-Year-Old Fundamental Limitation of Physics

The researchers broke the time-bandwidth restriction by a factor of 1,000 — but they think it may be possible that there’s no limit to how high it could go.

Science & Energy

Scientists Modify Viruses with CRISPR to Kill Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

If the companies working on the tech have successful clinical trials, engineered viruses could provide humans with a powerful weapon in the fight against superbugs.

SpaceX

SpaceX’s Weekend Doubleheader Off to Great Start With Successful Opening

Bulgaria’s first-ever telecommunications satellite is now in orbit thanks to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 reusable rocket.

Artificial Intelligence

We Just Created an Artificial Synapse That Can Learn Autonomously

AIs may soon be getting brains like ours.

Mars

More Study Is Needed on Reproduction in Space If We Want to Colonize Mars

Long-term survival of space colonies will depend on the ability to make new generations.

Google

Google’s DeepMind Is Now Capable of Creating Images from Your Sentences

The results are remarkably photorealistic.

Science & Energy

China Claims Its Made the Impossible EmDrive Possible

But do we have proof?

Science & Energy

How Close Are We to Successfully Cloning the First Human?

“I think no one realized how hard cloning would be in some species though relatively easy in others. Cats: easy; dogs: hard; mice: easy; rats: hard; humans and other primates: very hard.”

Space

Sci-Fi and Sci-Fact: Understanding The Star Trek and Alcubierre Warp Drives

Will we ever have the most coveted technology of them all?

Science & Energy

Scientists Selectively Erased Memories In Snails — Are We Next?

This research could improve the lives of 8 million people suffering from PTSD in the U.S. alone.

Science & Energy

This All-Electric Plane Can Transport Passengers 600 Miles on a Single Charge

It provides rides at a cost that beats gas and with zero emissions.

SpaceX

SpaceX is Gearing Up for Historic “Double-Header” Launches This Weekend

Today’s launch will be the second time SpaceX reuses a rocket booster.

Universal Basic Income

Finland’s Universal Basic Income Program Is Already Reducing Stress for Recipients

The results of this trial could guide future expansion.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s Move Into Streaming Could Make Tesla This Generation’s Monopoly

Move over, Apple Music?

Prosthetics and Devices

Science Isn’t The Reason That Humans Can’t Live Forever

We could have radical life extension. Science isn't what's stopping us.

Future Society

Google is Closer Than Ever to a Quantum Computer Breakthrough

A 49 qubit chip? Talk about quantum supremacy.

Climate Change

A New UN Report Projects Worldwide Populations to Approach 9.7 Billion by 2050

Our focus must shift to sustainability in order to ensure our survival.

Physics

10 Strange Physics Facts about Antimatter

Bananas produce positrons, the universe is asymmetrical, and other interesting antimatter facts.