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Graphene

Silly Putty and Graphene Combine to Make an Ultra-Sensitive Heart Monitor

It can detect pulses, breaths, and spider steps.

A New Discovery Is Challenging Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
Science & Energy

A New Discovery Is Challenging Einstein’s Theory of Relativity

This data confirms and challenges Einstein at the same time.

New Material Could Solve One of Our Biggest Nuclear Problems
Science & Energy

New Material Could Solve One of Our Biggest Nuclear Problems

This coating gets tougher the more it's exposed to radiation.

“I Don’t Think We Can Stop It:” The Future of Automation and Job Loss
Future Society

“I Don’t Think We Can Stop It:” The Future of Automation and Job Loss

Author of "Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future" weighs in on Amazon Go.

New Surgery Can Give the Legally Blind 20/20 Vision
Health & Medicine

New Surgery Can Give the Legally Blind 20/20 Vision

Millions of people suffer brain injuries each year, now we can give some back their sight.

The Age of the Human: These Fish Evolved to Survive Toxic Waters
Evolution

The Age of the Human: These Fish Evolved to Survive Toxic Waters

This is evolution in action, spurred by humanity’s impact on the environment.

A New Wave of Autonomous Cars Are Going to Be Taking Over Californian Streets
Self-Driving Vehicles

A New Wave of Autonomous Cars Are Going to Be Taking Over Californian Streets

NVIDIA is testing it's deep-learning AI.

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Science & Energy

New Synthetic Diamond Is Harder Than Nearly All Found in Nature

This super-tough diamond won’t be used for jewelry.

Universal Basic Income Doesn’t Just Improve Your Finances, It Improves Your Health
Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income Doesn’t Just Improve Your Finances, It Improves Your Health

Fewer money worries leads to fewer health conditions.

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Robotics

Researchers Made a Robotic Hand That Mimics Human Touch

A major step forward in the field of soft robotics.

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Future Society

Automation and Robots Could Permanently Disrupt Capitalism

Automation is about to give capitalism a run for its money.

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Artificial Intelligence

The Government Must Take on a Bigger Role in Shaping the Development of AI

AI is advancing quickly, and the U.S. government is getting left behind.

Digital Face Off: Tech Startup Can Turn You Into a 3D Avatar
3D Printing

Digital Face Off: Tech Startup Can Turn You Into a 3D Avatar

Ever wonder what you'd look like in a video game?

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Advanced Transport

U.S. Could Soon Require All Cars to “Talk” to Each Other to Avoid Crashes

The rule could take up to a year to implement.

Here’s a Look at the Smart Cities of the Future
Future Society

Here’s a Look at the Smart Cities of the Future

Urban living is getting an upgrade.

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Artificial Intelligence

Have Parking Tickets? This Robot Lawyer Can Come to Your Rescue

Few people like lawyers, but what about an AI lawyer?

Meet the Coldest and Least Massive Gas Giant Ever Imaged
From Quarks to Quasars

Meet the Coldest and Least Massive Gas Giant Ever Imaged

Scientists Calculated How Much Lembas Bread Would be Needed to Walk to Mordor
Science & Energy

Scientists Calculated How Much Lembas Bread Would be Needed to Walk to Mordor

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Investing

Facebook Is Investing a Staggering $3 Billion in Virtual Reality

Reality will never be the same.

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Science & Energy

Gravity isn’t a Force, So How Does it Move Objects?