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Off-World

Gaia Mission Produces Stunning 1-Billion Star Map of the Milky Way

Gaia will keep stargazers busy for years to come.

Cutting Out Cancer: CRISPR Gene Editing Could Make Cancer Mutations Inactive
Cancer

Cutting Out Cancer: CRISPR Gene Editing Could Make Cancer Mutations Inactive

This cutting-edge genetic scissor can splice out driver mutations.

Here’s What We Need to do If We Want to Colonize the Milky Way
Off-World

Here’s What We Need to do If We Want to Colonize the Milky Way

Here's a quick guide to all you would-be explorers out there — and it's not as easy as you might think.

With the Skinterface Suit, Now You Can “Feel” Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality

With the Skinterface Suit, Now You Can “Feel” Virtual Reality

With this high-tech suit equipped with vibrating nodes, you can feel the virtual world.

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Science & Energy

Cold Plasma Can Help Treat Non-Healing Wounds and Trigger Cellular Regeneration

Chilly treatment could be just what the doctor ordered.

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Mars

Mars’ Wet Era Was Longer and Wetter Than We Thought (by About a Billion Years)

The chances of life on ancient Mars just got better.

Space

Picture Frame Seems to Slow Down Time with Sensory Illusions

Its a beautiful combination of art and science.

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Data Privacy

A Tiny Chip May Present a ‘Hacker Proof’ Upgrade to Data Encryption

A new step toward hacker-proofing the world.

Physicists Are Close to Producing Metallic Hydrogen, And It Could Change Everything
Physics

Physicists Are Close to Producing Metallic Hydrogen, And It Could Change Everything

Crushing gas into metal with diamonds really does sound like a good time.

H700 Shenzhen: Meet the Garden-Topped Megatower of Tomorrow
Robots and Machines

H700 Shenzhen: Meet the Garden-Topped Megatower of Tomorrow

China looks to be building up, literally.

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From Quarks to Quasars

Switzerland to Vote for A “Green Economy”

It would dramatically reduce the country's carbon footprint.

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From Quarks to Quasars

Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks to the Second-Lowest Level Ever Recorded

"There is no evidence of recovery here."

White House Science Chief: We Are Not Prepared for a Major Asteroid Event
Off-World

White House Science Chief: We Are Not Prepared for a Major Asteroid Event

Can we avoid the fate of the dinosaurs?

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Science & Energy

Growing Lungs: Scientists Are Using Stem Cells to Try and Grow Human Lungs in a Dish

This could help us all breathe a little easier.

Scientists Are Sending A Tiny Satellite Propelled By Water To Orbit The Moon
Moon

Scientists Are Sending A Tiny Satellite Propelled By Water To Orbit The Moon

The team will win $5.5 million if they conquer the NASA-sponsored challenge.

Proof That the Clothing of the Future Will Likely Come From a Printer
3D Printing

Proof That the Clothing of the Future Will Likely Come From a Printer

The clothing of tomorrow may very well be plastic and come from a printer.

For the First Time Ever, Scientists May Have Seen Memories Being Made
Science & Energy

For the First Time Ever, Scientists May Have Seen Memories Being Made

When these neurons fire, memories are formed.

A Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough: Physicists Just Smashed Previous Records
Quantum Physics

A Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough: Physicists Just Smashed Previous Records

Be excited, even if it's not Star Trek.

#automated #cars #driverless
Self-Driving Vehicles

The Age of the Self-Driving Car: U.S. Unveils Sweeping Policy for Autonomous Tech

Your next Uber driver could be Siri's cousin.

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Blockchain

Santander Just Announced Plans to Launch a Blockchain Token Digital Currency

But what is Blockchain, and what does this mean for me?