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Ray Kurzweil’s Most Exciting Predictions About the Future of Humanity
Artificial Intelligence

Ray Kurzweil’s Most Exciting Predictions About the Future of Humanity

His past predictions were 86% accurate. Will he be right about these, too?

Here’s What You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence and Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income

Here’s What You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence and Universal Basic Income

Society is changing, and we need to be ready.

The Next Sexual Revolution Is Going to be All About Technology
Virtual Reality

The Next Sexual Revolution Is Going to be All About Technology

And we need to prepare for the implications.

Powerpacks to Puerto Rico
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Has Officially Started Shipping Tesla Powerpacks to Puerto Rico

More than 80 percent of the island is still without electricity.

Intel Has Successfully Fabricated a 17-Qubit Superconducting Chip
Quantum Physics

Intel Has Successfully Fabricated a 17-Qubit Superconducting Chip

This is a major step forward in the company's research into quantum computing.

socioeconomic status and health
Health & Medicine

Researchers Discover Why Lower Socioeconomic Status Can Lead to a Shorter Life

Clues to your future health can be found in your blood.

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Elon Musk

Elon Musk Said the Raptor Rocket Will “Meet or Exceed Passenger Airline Levels of Safety”

The engine can be scaled, but is it safe?

Officials: Electric Police Hoverbikes Will Soon Patrol Dubai
Advanced Transport

Officials: Electric Police Hoverbikes Will Soon Patrol Dubai

The Star Wars-style Hoversurf Scorpion will soon be speeding over traffic in Dubai.

gravitational waves and light
Science & Energy

ESO Scientists Unveil an “Unprecedented Discovery” About Gravitational Waves

"I had never seen anything like it."

Congressional Report: A North Korean EMP Attack Would Kill “90% of all Americans”
Future Society

Congressional Report: A North Korean EMP Attack Would Kill “90% of all Americans”

"It is critical, therefore, that the U.S. national leadership address the EMP threat as a critical and existential issue."

The World’s First Negative Emissions Power Plant is a Reality Thanks to Geoengineering
Climate Change

The World’s First Negative Emissions Power Plant is a Reality Thanks to Geoengineering

The plant, located in Hellisheiði, Iceland, not only produces no emissions — it technically produces negative emissions.

A Used Tesla Model 3 Was Briefly Listed for $150,000
Tesla

A Used Tesla Model 3 Was Briefly Listed for $150,000

Over 400,000 people have reserved the vehicle.

netherlands hyperloop transportation
Advanced Transport

One Nation Is Single-Handedly Inventing the Future of Transportation

The Netherlands is becoming a major hotspot for new transport technology.

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SpaceX

Here’s Everything Elon Musk Unveiled About Tesla and SpaceX in Saturday’s AMA

3D-printed rocket parts? Hover-slam landings? Snapchat on Mars? Reddit asked, Musk answered.

The Age of the Hacker: Equifax Took Down Website Amidst New Cybersecurity Fears
Hacking

The Age of the Hacker: Equifax Took Down Website Amidst New Cybersecurity Fears

How can we protect privacy in a time when anything is hackable?

Boeing debuts powerful electromagnetic pulse weapon
Boeing

Boeing debuts powerful electromagnetic pulse weapon

artificial intelligence google humanity
Google

Top Google Scientist Says We Need to Emphasize Humanity While Developing AI

Diversity, language, and contextual understanding are key to creating AI that can make our lives better and safer.

genetic engineering cancer drug development
Cancer

In Japan, Chickens Have Been Genetically Engineered to Lay Eggs That Fight Cancer

These eggs don't just taste good; they fight diseases too.

Rooftop Solar Provides a Record-Breaking 48% of South Australia’s Power
Solar Power

Rooftop Solar Provides a Record-Breaking 48% of South Australia’s Power

It only took a week to beat their previous record.

Toyota’s Trucks That Only Emit Water Vapor Are Moving Goods in LA
Energy

Toyota’s Trucks That Only Emit Water Vapor Are Moving Goods in LA

A zero-emission heavy-duty truck that hauls more than 36,000 kg of cargo.