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New Material Could Make Faster Computers That Use 100 Times Less Energy
Energy

New Material Could Make Faster Computers That Use 100 Times Less Energy

This could bring about the next generation of electronics.

World’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant Set to Fight Greenhouse Gasses
Renewable Energy

World’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant Set to Fight Greenhouse Gasses

Petra Nova is even on schedule and within budget.

Russian Police Arrested a Robot. So, Who Gets Punished When an AI Breaks the Law?
Artificial Intelligence

Russian Police Arrested a Robot. So, Who Gets Punished When an AI Breaks the Law?

When increased capability lead to questions of culpability.

Panasonic’s New and Improved “Invisible TV” Becomes Transparent When It’s Turned Off
Future Society

Panasonic’s New and Improved “Invisible TV” Becomes Transparent When It’s Turned Off

Seriously, folks, the future is now!

We’re One Step Closer to Self-Driving Workers Taking Over Factories
Robotics

We’re One Step Closer to Self-Driving Workers Taking Over Factories

Another path cleared for autonomous AI workers.

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Environment

The “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” Is Even Bigger Than We Thought

New aerial scans show that the dump is growing.

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Science & Energy

Everything You Need to Know About Particle Accelerators Explained in Under 5 Minutes

And all you need are five things for it to work.

Facebook Unveils Gesture Generated ‘Virtual Reality Emojis’
Virtual Reality

Facebook Unveils Gesture Generated ‘Virtual Reality Emojis’

Ready for the next online social experience?

Nevermind Moore’s Law: Transistors Just Got A Whole Lot Smaller
Science & Energy

Nevermind Moore’s Law: Transistors Just Got A Whole Lot Smaller

This is electronics at a nearly unfathomable scale.

A Warming Globe: Methane Emissions Are Far Higher Than We Thought
Climate Change

A Warming Globe: Methane Emissions Are Far Higher Than We Thought

Actual numbers could be more than double estimates.

A New Molecular Structure Could Help Us Deal With Nuclear Waste
From Quarks to Quasars

A New Molecular Structure Could Help Us Deal With Nuclear Waste

Scientists thought this structure was "impossible." It seems they were wrong.

Google’s New AI-Powered Personal Assistant Is a Glimpse of Our Future
From Quarks to Quasars

Google’s New AI-Powered Personal Assistant Is a Glimpse of Our Future

Google is leading us into an era of omnipresent, artificially intelligent assistants.

Maserati Is Unveiling A “Very Different” Kind of Electric Vehicle
Electric Vehicles

Maserati Is Unveiling A “Very Different” Kind of Electric Vehicle

It's not going to be a Tesla rival, they say.

Glow-In-The Dark Paths: Solar Powered Lanes Are Shimmering in Poland
Solar Power

Glow-In-The Dark Paths: Solar Powered Lanes Are Shimmering in Poland

The glowing bicycle path will help prevent bicycle and pedestrian accidents at night.

One of Earth’s Closest Alien Planets Appears to Be An “Ocean World”
Off-World

One of Earth’s Closest Alien Planets Appears to Be An “Ocean World”

Proxima b could potentially be an "ocean planet."

metamaterials oscillators
Science & Energy

Light-Absorbing Device Moves By Consuming Photons

Experts have created a continuously oscillating device driven by just light.

The Dark Sector of Physics: The Hunt for New Fundamental Particles Is On
Physics

The Dark Sector of Physics: The Hunt for New Fundamental Particles Is On

The search just for particles just got accelerated.

Scientists May Have Identified the Protein That Controls Aging
Science & Energy

Scientists May Have Identified the Protein That Controls Aging

New discovery could lead to treatment for neurodegenerative diseases.

Age of Aritificial Intelligence: How We’re Already Living In a Sci-Fi Future
Artificial Intelligence

Age of Aritificial Intelligence: How We’re Already Living In a Sci-Fi Future

You just probably haven't noticed it yet.

Obama: Synthetic Intelligence Will Totally Transform Our Future
Artificial Intelligence

Obama: Synthetic Intelligence Will Totally Transform Our Future

"The technology is essentially here."