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IBM’s Newest Program Uses AI to Solve the Biggest Problems Facing Humanity Today
Artificial Intelligence

IBM’s Newest Program Uses AI to Solve the Biggest Problems Facing Humanity Today

Hunger, illiteracy, and poverty could all be solved.

Scientists May Have Found a Way to Combat Quantum Computer Blockchain Hacking
Hacking

Scientists May Have Found a Way to Combat Quantum Computer Blockchain Hacking

Quantum computers will be powerful tools, but powerful weapons as well.

Woebot Labs Launches a Fully Functioning AI Facebook Bot to Deal With Mental Health
Mental Health

Woebot Labs Launches a Fully Functioning AI Facebook Bot to Deal With Mental Health

This chatbot could revolutionize how we treat depression.

cosmic radiation mars colony cancer
Mars

Mars Astronauts Will Face a Frighteningly High Risk of Cancer

Missions to Mars could cost astronauts their health.

Bitcoin’s Rival Just Caught Russia’s Attention
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Rival Just Caught Russia’s Attention

“The digital economy isn’t a separate industry, it’s essentially the foundation for creating brand new business models.”

Tim Cook Reveals Apple’s 10-Year Plan For Future Tech
Robots and Machines

Tim Cook Reveals Apple’s 10-Year Plan For Future Tech

The company's vision for the future is already being etched into its products. Just look closely; it's right in front of you.

“Framework” Will be America’s First Wooden Skyscraper
Environment

“Framework” Will be America’s First Wooden Skyscraper

Building out of wood may seem antiquated to some, but the material — particularly in its CLT form — has the capacity to be as strong as steel.

How a Real “Star Wars” Laser Bullet Would Work
Science & Energy

How a Real “Star Wars” Laser Bullet Would Work

Adventures in Satspotting: Why Are Different Orbits Needed for Satellites?
Off-World

Adventures in Satspotting: Why Are Different Orbits Needed for Satellites?

Artificial Intelligences are Quickly Becoming Better Artists
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligences are Quickly Becoming Better Artists

And this is just the beginning.

Berkeley Biologist: “CRISPR Gene Editing Will Cure Genetic Disease”
Science & Energy

Berkeley Biologist: “CRISPR Gene Editing Will Cure Genetic Disease”

“But globally we need to come up with a consensus on moving forward in a responsible way."

LEGO Just Hit Their 100% Renewable Energy Goal 3 Years Ahead of Schedule
Renewable Energy

LEGO Just Hit Their 100% Renewable Energy Goal 3 Years Ahead of Schedule

And they celebrated by building a massive LEGO wind turbine.

Expert: We’ll Find Alien Life in the Next 10 to 15 Years, but It Won’t Be Intelligent
Exobiology

Expert: We’ll Find Alien Life in the Next 10 to 15 Years, but It Won’t Be Intelligent

Humanity has never been better equipped to find life beyond Earth.

Donald Trump Proposes Covering Mexican Border Wall With Solar Panels
Solar Power

Donald Trump Proposes Covering Mexican Border Wall With Solar Panels

Construction costs would be recouped in 20 years, claims the company behind the design.

Apple Just Unveiled A Breakthrough Artificial Intelligence System
Artificial Intelligence

Apple Just Unveiled A Breakthrough Artificial Intelligence System

Synthetic intelligence is here.

Elon Musk: The Rocket That Will Eventually Take Humans to the Moon Will Launch in 4 Months
Moon

Elon Musk: The Rocket That Will Eventually Take Humans to the Moon Will Launch in 4 Months

Musk finally confirmed the launch.

Blazing a Trail: Hawaii Becomes the First U.S. State to Commit to the Paris Climate Accords
Climate Change

Blazing a Trail: Hawaii Becomes the First U.S. State to Commit to the Paris Climate Accords

This is the biggest step a state has taken on the climate agreement yet.

New Discovery of the Oldest Known Human Remains Will Change the Narrative of Human Evolution
Evolution

New Discovery of the Oldest Known Human Remains Will Change the Narrative of Human Evolution

"We did not evolve from a single cradle of mankind somewhere in East Africa."

New Study Finds Gut Bacteria May Inhibit Cancer Drugs
Bacteria

New Study Finds Gut Bacteria May Inhibit Cancer Drugs

What lives inside of you could have a major influence on what treatments work.

Scientists Finally Witnessed a Phenomenon That Einstein Thought “Impossible”
Science & Energy

Scientists Finally Witnessed a Phenomenon That Einstein Thought “Impossible”

"Einstein would be proud."