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Science & Energy

NASA Released Its Software for Free. Here’s What You Need to Download.

Now, you have the software needed to build a rocket in your backyard (but you probably shouldn’t).

Five Female Space Pioneers Are Being Immortalized as Lego Figures
Future Society

Five Female Space Pioneers Are Being Immortalized as Lego Figures

These formerly hidden figures will soon be found in the toy aisle.

50% of What Dr. Oz Says Has No Evidence & Is Contradicted by Real Science
From Quarks to Quasars

50% of What Dr. Oz Says Has No Evidence & Is Contradicted by Real Science

A New Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Cells Could Restore Hearing
Health & Medicine

A New Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Cells Could Restore Hearing

The death of tiny cells causes of 90% of hearing loss, but now we can regrow them.

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Tesla

Tesla’s Cars Will Soon Be Just As Affordable as Gas-Powered Vehicles

Since 2001, battery cost for electric cars has been reduced by 80%.

Bill Nye: We Must Engage Climate Skeptics In Meaningful Discussion
Climate Change

Bill Nye: We Must Engage Climate Skeptics In Meaningful Discussion

It won’t be easy, but our planet’s future hangs in the balance.

An End to Aging: Can Science Allow Humans to To Become Immortal?
Future Society

An End to Aging: Can Science Allow Humans to To Become Immortal?

Scientists say that aging is not a natural law — therefore, we can challenge it.

Will SpaceX’s Moon Tourists Survive the Trip Across the Cosmos?
Moon

Will SpaceX’s Moon Tourists Survive the Trip Across the Cosmos?

When you travel through space, you have to worry about a lot more than just motion sickness.

Scientists Have Made a Huge Breakthrough In Cryogenics
Health & Medicine

Scientists Have Made a Huge Breakthrough In Cryogenics

One day, this could allow us to successfully freeze humans.

One Man Is Raising $100 Billion to Build Computer Chips With an IQ of 10,000
Artificial Intelligence

One Man Is Raising $100 Billion to Build Computer Chips With an IQ of 10,000

The day when machines are smarter than we are could be just around the corner.

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Pollution

China Is Replacing 70,000 Taxis With Electric Cars

All of Beijing's taxis are going electric.

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Electric Vehicles

Honda’s New System Gives Electric Vehicles ‘Unlimited Range’

You’d never have to worry about a low battery while on the road.

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Health & Medicine

Doctors Claim They’ve Cured a Boy of a Painful Blood Disorder Using Gene Therapy

One of the most common genetic diseases in the world may have finally met its match.

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International Space Station

The ISS Is Getting Its First African-American Crew Member in 2018

She’s boldly going when no African-American has gone before.

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Climate Change

The White House Wants to Cut the EPA’s Budget by 25%

The proposal will eliminate one-fifth of EPA jobs and prioritize “rebuilding the military."

Soon, We’ll Know if TRAPPIST-1’s Exoplanets Could Support Life
Exoplanets

Soon, We’ll Know if TRAPPIST-1’s Exoplanets Could Support Life

These Earth-sized planets have all the right conditions for life. Now, we just have to look for it.

One of the U.S.’s Largest Coal Plants Is Closing 25 Years Ahead of Schedule
Energy

One of the U.S.’s Largest Coal Plants Is Closing 25 Years Ahead of Schedule

That’s one down, but many more to go

Everything You Need to Know About SpaceX’s Trip to the Moon
Moon

Everything You Need to Know About SpaceX’s Trip to the Moon

Elon Musk says he's sending humans around the Moon next year.

Automation is Taking Over One of the Most Popular Professions
Advanced Transport

Automation is Taking Over One of the Most Popular Professions

Millions of jobs are at risk, but their loss could be for the greater good.

Scientists Have Created A Way to “Delete” DNA in Living Cells
DNA

Scientists Have Created A Way to “Delete” DNA in Living Cells

“Molecular scissors” can literally snip away disease-causing DNA.