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

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

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

There's always an astronomical explanation.

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

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

This measure could save countless lives.

Medical Researchers Reverse Brain Damage in Drowning Victim
Medical

Medical Researchers Reverse Brain Damage in Drowning Victim

This incredible new method reversed brain volume loss.

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

VASIMR: Here’s How We Might Reach Mars in 39 Days
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: On Social Media? Apply to Attend the Next SpaceX Launch
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.

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

As Cryptocurrency Prices Recover, “Bitcoin War” May Be Averted
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 Scraps Solar Roof Idea for New Tesla Model
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Scraps Solar Roof Idea for New Tesla Model

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

google glass glass enterprise edition wearables
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."

New Breakthrough Discovery—Every Quantum Particle Travels Backwards
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.

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

The Fastest Drone On Earth Just Reached Speeds Over 163 MPH
Drones

The Fastest Drone On Earth Just Reached Speeds Over 163 MPH

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

IBM Launches New Encrypted Transaction System That Can Even Address Cyberattacks
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.

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

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

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

Elon Musk Tells National Governors Association How We Could Power the U.S. With Solar
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Tells National Governors Association How We Could Power the U.S. With Solar

“If you wanted to power the entire U.S. with solar panels, it would take a fairly small corner of Nevada or Texas or Utah."

French President Says Donald Trump has Expressed Interest in Re-entering the Paris Agreement
Climate Change

French President Says Donald Trump has Expressed Interest in Re-entering the Paris Agreement

Speaking to a French newspaper, Emmanuel Macron said Trump is trying "to find a solution."

New Study Shows That Only About 25% Of Our DNA is Functional
Biology

New Study Shows That Only About 25% Of Our DNA is Functional

Who knew we had so much junk DNA.

Scientists May Have Just Created the Most Absorbent Solar Cell Ever
Solar Power

Scientists May Have Just Created the Most Absorbent Solar Cell Ever

The innovative technology harnesses nearly all the energy in light by using a stacked series of solar 'sieves'.