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Ray Kurzweil Says He Wouldn’t Put His Money in Bitcoin but Doesn’t Dismiss Blockchain
Bitcoin

Ray Kurzweil Says He Wouldn’t Put His Money in Bitcoin but Doesn’t Dismiss Blockchain

He cites instability as a major concern.

Why a Respected CEO Believes “Bitcoin Is a Tool for Freeing Humanity”
Bitcoin

Why a Respected CEO Believes “Bitcoin Is a Tool for Freeing Humanity”

The blockchain may be the key to escaping tyranny.

Finance Expert Predicts Bitcoin’s Value Could Soar as High as $4,000
Bitcoin

Finance Expert Predicts Bitcoin’s Value Could Soar as High as $4,000

The Bitcoin surge is far from over.

Wall Street Expert Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $55,000 in 5 Years
Bitcoin

Wall Street Expert Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $55,000 in 5 Years

Despite its volatility, bitcoin is fast becoming a de facto way of storing wealth.

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Tesla

Tesla Just Revealed Exactly How They Plan to Expand and Improve Automotive Services

Tesla expects to be four times faster than other automotive shops.

The First Fully Automated Toothbrush is Here. And it Cleans Your Teeth in 10 Seconds.
Future Society

The First Fully Automated Toothbrush is Here. And it Cleans Your Teeth in 10 Seconds.

That's about 108 days saved in a lifetime, thanks to automation.

No, a Huge Asteroid Probably Won’t Wipe out Humanity
Off-World

No, a Huge Asteroid Probably Won’t Wipe out Humanity

But a small one could still cause a lot of damage.

New Development Makes Next-Level Brain Implants Possible
Brain Implants

New Development Makes Next-Level Brain Implants Possible

Thanks to silicon advancements, Elon Musk's neural lace could be closer than we think.

Former President Jimmy Carter Just Made a Solar Farm to Power Half His City
Solar Power

Former President Jimmy Carter Just Made a Solar Farm to Power Half His City

This is one action taken by one man...and it's powering half a town.

Futurism Asks: When Will Humans First Land on Mars?
Mars

Futurism Asks: When Will Humans First Land on Mars?

Our first trip to the Red Planet is likely just a few decades away.

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Brain

“Memory Repair Molecule” Reversed Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Mice

This is "a glimmer of hope for our traumatic brain injury patients."

Researchers Refute Study That Claims CRISPR Causes Unexpected Mutations
Health & Medicine

Researchers Refute Study That Claims CRISPR Causes Unexpected Mutations

The data does not support that CRISPR was the source of the mutations, new paper argues.

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Artificial Intelligence

DeepMind Has Taught an AI to Do Something Quite Remarkable

It may look like drunken parkour, but it’s actually the future of AI robotics.

U.S. Department of Defense Has Enlisted Six Teams to Develop New Brain-Computer-Interface Technologies
Brain

U.S. Department of Defense Has Enlisted Six Teams to Develop New Brain-Computer-Interface Technologies

It could help enhance human intelligence and even treat paralysis.

Two Guys Just Drove a Tesla Model S From California to NYC in a Record Breaking 52 Hours
Tesla

Two Guys Just Drove a Tesla Model S From California to NYC in a Record Breaking 52 Hours

Need more proof of Tesla's dominance? This is it.

Elon Musk Sets September as a Target for the Next Mission to Mars Update
Mars

Elon Musk Sets September as a Target for the Next Mission to Mars Update

We're just two months away from SpaceX’s big update.

The “Chairless Chair” Allows You to Sit Anywhere
Robots and Machines

The “Chairless Chair” Allows You to Sit Anywhere

This isn’t your traditional chair.

This Hyperloop Could One Day Transport You 175 Miles in Just 15 Minutes
Hyperloop

This Hyperloop Could One Day Transport You 175 Miles in Just 15 Minutes

Pacific Hyperloop could alleviate some of the worst traffic in the U.S.

Scientists Just Teleported a Photon from Earth to Orbit for the First Time
Physics

Scientists Just Teleported a Photon from Earth to Orbit for the First Time

This is an essential step towards establishing a global-scale quantum internet.

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Renewable Energy

Report: Renewable Energy Exceeds Nuclear Power In US

In spite of Trump's environmental apathy, the country is making progress.