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Genetics Breakthrough Could One Day Help Slow the Aging Process
Science & Energy

Genetics Breakthrough Could One Day Help Slow the Aging Process

These results could explain why some people, despite leading healthy lifestyles, die young.

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Internet Of Things

Experts Predict: “By 2040 More Crime Will Be Committed by Machines Than by Humans”

Will crime mar our relationship with artificial intelligence?

Qubit Solution Brings Us Closer to a New Era in Computing
Quantum Physics

Qubit Solution Brings Us Closer to a New Era in Computing

"There is a problem of the lifetime of qubits...we have solved the problem."

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Blockchain

New Banking Partnership Puts Us One Step Closer to a Global Blockchain Payments Network

Banks team up with Ripple to revolutionize the financial world.

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Physics

Physics Breakthrough: Quantum Cat State Finally Captured on Camera

You can be excited and unexcited about it, at the same time!

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Quantum Physics

Physicists Have Figured Out How to Create Matter and Antimatter Using Light

Soon, we may have a viable way to make antimatter.

An AI Was Taught to Hunt and Kill Humans In Video Games: Here’s Why This Matters
Artificial Intelligence

An AI Was Taught to Hunt and Kill Humans In Video Games: Here’s Why This Matters

Violent video games? Try violent AI.

Scientists Could Eradicate Malaria by Altering Mosquitoes DNA, But Should They?
Science & Energy

Scientists Could Eradicate Malaria by Altering Mosquitoes DNA, But Should They?

Big question with big implications.

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Climate Change

100 Nations Sign a Declaration Calling for Banning of Extremely Potent Greenhouse Gas

"One of the most significant steps the world can take right now..."

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Science & Energy

Sonic Tractor Beams: Scientists Made a Hologram Device That Costs Less Than $10

These "acoustic tweezers" move objects using nothing but sound.

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Robotics

Brick by Brick, This One-Armed Robot Is Revolutionizing Housing

It can do in an hour what would take two human bricklayers almost a day to complete.

One Superbug Meets Another: Ants Could Be the Key to Battling Antibiotic Resistance
Science & Energy

One Superbug Meets Another: Ants Could Be the Key to Battling Antibiotic Resistance

Again, man turns to nature in his time of need.

Elon Musk Just Unveiled a Key Piece of His Plan For Getting Humanity to Mars
Mars

Elon Musk Just Unveiled a Key Piece of His Plan For Getting Humanity to Mars

Humanity's interplanetary transport system is officially on its way.

Monsanto Just Got the First CRISPR License to Modify Crops
Agriculture

Monsanto Just Got the First CRISPR License to Modify Crops

There are a few restrictions to the deal, though.

Going Green: Microsoft Pledges to Run on 50% Renewable Energy by 2018
Renewable Energy

Going Green: Microsoft Pledges to Run on 50% Renewable Energy by 2018

The company is even looking into storing their datacenters underwater to help with cooling.

What Is “Healthy Skepticism” in Science?
From Quarks to Quasars

What Is “Healthy Skepticism” in Science?

Trying to find that Goldilocks area could be a little tricky.

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From Quarks to Quasars

Swedish Scientist Begins Editing Human DNA in Healthy Embryos

Don't panic.

Meet Obi, The Robot That Helps People Feed Themselves
Artificial Intelligence

Meet Obi, The Robot That Helps People Feed Themselves

Bringing dignity back to the dinner table.

Listen to This AI Composed Song
Artificial Intelligence

Listen to This AI Composed Song

Could AI be the future of music?

UN Classifies Antibiotic Resistance as a Crisis, Putting It on Par With Ebola and HIV
Science & Energy

UN Classifies Antibiotic Resistance as a Crisis, Putting It on Par With Ebola and HIV

Those superbugs are in for a fight.