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Artificial Intelligence

Royal Bank of Scotland Replaces Face-To-Face Financial Advice with “Robo-Advisers”

220 human adviser positions have been eliminated in the process.

Off-World

New Research Shows How Stars Turn to Gold

Heavy elements primarily formed, not from supernova explosions, but from more exotic catastrophes.

3D Printing

9-Month-Old Baby Saved by 3D Printed Heart Replica

For the first time ever, a Chinese surgical team used 3D printing to complete a major operation on a 9-month-old baby.

Black Holes

What Would It Be Like To Fall Into A Black Hole?

Solar Power

The Largest Coal Plant in North America is Being Replaced by a Solar Farm

This old coal plant is getting a significant makeover.

Virtual Reality

Valve is Bringing the “Portal” Universe to Virtual Reality and it Will be on SteamVR for Free

DARPA

New DARPA Program Aims to Facilitate Training Through Nerve Stimulation

The program aims to bypass prolonged training regimens, and impress new cognitive skills directly onto the brain by manipulating the peripheral nervous system.

Off-World

We Just Discovered a New Type of Colossal Galaxy

The biggest and brightest galaxies in the universe aren't what we thought they were.

Future Society

Reaching Mach 6: Lockheed Martin Technology Makes Major Aircraft Breakthroughs

The defense contractor is looking to break the sound barrier six times over.

Medical

Medical Breakthrough Offers Alternative to Knee Replacement Surgery

Soon, we may be able to say 'goodbye' to this invasive and expensive surgery.

Science & Energy

Nanoparticle Treatment Eliminates Metastatic Cancer In Mice

Experiments with mice have shown that up to 50% were living without any trace of cancer 8 months after initial treatment.

Artificial Intelligence

In Just 72 Hours, a Computer Learned How to Beat Nearly Anyone at Chess

This chess engine plays by efficiently strategizing and evaluating moves with accuracy.

Off-World

The Largest Known Spiral Galaxies

3D Printing

MIT Is Building 3D Solar Towers, and So Far They Have Achieved Phenomenal Results 

MIT researchers are experimenting with 3D solar towers to stabilize solar output and decrease inefficiencies

Drones

Hundreds of Drone Pilots Sign up to Fly During Emergencies

Civilian drone pilots are willing to help out during an emergency--but whether their help will be accepted is another story

Evolution

Dino-Drumsticks: Scientists Grow “Dinosaur Legs” on a Chicken

You've eaten drumsticks. Now explore the science behind them.

3D Printing

Scientists 3D Print Cartilage Using an “ink” Composed of Human Cells

This may change the way we create prosthetics and replace damaged cartilage.

Artificial Intelligence

South Korean Government Announces Nearly $1 Billion in AI Funding

The government plans to support the establishment of a high-profile research center that will serve as a "pivot" of the nation's research and development in AI

3D Printing

Researchers Figured Out How to Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Concrete Using 3D Printing

Check out this 3D printed, sustainable concrete that's made from carbon emissions.

Robots and Machines

Wanted’s Course-Changing Bullet is Now A Reality

Even novice snipers can now hit moving targets with pro-level accuracy.