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Saturn’s Largest Moon Could Power a Population the Size of the U.S.
Moon

Saturn’s Largest Moon Could Power a Population the Size of the U.S.

“I think long-term, after Mars, Titan’s probably the next most important place that people will have an extended presence.”

By Chelsea Gohd

A Branch of Google’s Parent Company is Releasing 20 Million Mosquitos in California to Fight Zika
Google

A Branch of Google’s Parent Company is Releasing 20 Million Mosquitos in California to Fight Zika

This is the largest such field trial in U.S. history and part of a major effort to fight Zika virus and dengue fever.

By Karla Lant

Volkswagen’s EV Will Sell for $7-8K Cheaper Than the Tesla Model 3
Tesla

Volkswagen’s EV Will Sell for $7-8K Cheaper Than the Tesla Model 3

The all-electric hatchback from VW will be available to compete with Tesla’s model in the U.S., but not for more than a year after the Model 3 hits the market.

By Karla Lant

Scientists from Project Manhattan Wanted to Land on Saturn by 1970
Off-World

Scientists from Project Manhattan Wanted to Land on Saturn by 1970

Learn the history of Project Orion.

By Tom Ward

Facebook Wants to Start Selling a $200 VR Headset by Next Year
Virtual Reality

Facebook Wants to Start Selling a $200 VR Headset by Next Year

VR headsets are about to get a lot more affordable.

By Abby Norman

What Created This Huge 262 ft (79 m) Hole at The ‘End of the World’?
From Quarks to Quasars

What Created This Huge 262 ft (79 m) Hole at The ‘End of the World’?

One really big hole. Many possible causes.

By Jaime Trosper

Former NASA Climate Chief Warns That Earth Could Become “Practically Ungovernable”
NASA

Former NASA Climate Chief Warns That Earth Could Become “Practically Ungovernable”

The repercussions go beyond just higher temperatures.

By Dom Galeon

Microsoft Takes On Google and Deep Mind with AI Research Lab
Google

Microsoft Takes On Google and Deep Mind with AI Research Lab

They will also be creating an AI ethics oversight panel.

By Karla Lant

MIT Developed Glasses-Free Tech to Watch 3D Movies at Home
Future Society

MIT Developed Glasses-Free Tech to Watch 3D Movies at Home

Get ready to ditch those glasses for good.

By Karla Lant

SpaceX Asks the U.S. To Fund a Public-Private Partnership for Deep Space Exploration
SpaceX

SpaceX Asks the U.S. To Fund a Public-Private Partnership for Deep Space Exploration

The best chance of success could come from pooling our resources.

By Dom Galeon

Scientists Just Presented New Evidence That Supports Planet Nine’s Existence
Science & Energy

Scientists Just Presented New Evidence That Supports Planet Nine’s Existence

The search for the elusive phantom planet continues.

By Dom Galeon

Elon Musk Reveals Deep Coal Divide in Energy-Strapped Australia
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Reveals Deep Coal Divide in Energy-Strapped Australia

Josh Frydenberg, Australia’s Energy Minister, called the plan “A lot of sizzle for very little sausage.”

By Abby Norman

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is Leading the Launch Race With 45 Percent of Market Cap
SpaceX

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is Leading the Launch Race With 45 Percent of Market Cap

And SpaceX is beating its own record for most rockets launched, propelling nine into space this year.

By Abby Norman

london pavement environment city power
Energy

A “Smart Street” in London Is Transforming the Future of Shopping

Electricity-generating walkways and air-cleaning paint could be the future of every major city.

By Tom Ward

These Projects Could Take Us to the Stars in the Next 20 Years
Off-World

These Projects Could Take Us to the Stars in the Next 20 Years

Tech for interstellar travel is opening up new worlds to the human species.

By Karla Lant

Internet Addiction Is Ruining Lives. Here’s What We Can Do About It.
Health & Medicine

Internet Addiction Is Ruining Lives. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

The addiction could affect as many as 40 million people in the U.S. alone.

By Tom Ward

The Heartbreaking Story of Vladimir Komarov
From Quarks to Quasars

The Heartbreaking Story of Vladimir Komarov

His mission was doomed from the start.

By Jaime Trosper

A State in Australia Just Committed $146 Million to Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy

A State in Australia Just Committed $146 Million to Renewable Energy

The plan is to be carbon neutral by 2050.

By Dom Galeon

NASA Just Announced They Can’t Afford to Get Humans to Mars
Mars

NASA Just Announced They Can’t Afford to Get Humans to Mars

Fortunately for our Red Planet dreams, it isn't just up to NASA.

By Karla Lant

microsoft white-spaces broadband connectivity
Future Society

Microsoft Is Bringing Affordable Broadband Internet to Rural America

All it takes is some unused space.

By Christianna Reedy