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We’re Undergoing a Mass Extinction, and the Largest Marine Animals Will Be the First to Go
Science & Energy

We’re Undergoing a Mass Extinction, and the Largest Marine Animals Will Be the First to Go

Humanity just broke the rules of extinction.

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Artificial Intelligence

An Autopilot System on an F-16 Saved an Unconscious Fighter Pilot

The plane fell about 1,310 meters in less than 20 seconds.

The Age of the AI: Bots Are Getting Better At Detecting Our Emotions
Artificial Intelligence

The Age of the AI: Bots Are Getting Better At Detecting Our Emotions

Soon, Siri will know you better than you know yourself.

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Off-World

First-Ever Discovery: Complex Organic Molecules Found on Rosetta’s Comet

Molecules that form the basis of our biology have been found by Rosetta.

World First: Surgeons Restored A Man’s Sight By Operating a Robot Inside His Eye
Artificial Intelligence

World First: Surgeons Restored A Man’s Sight By Operating a Robot Inside His Eye

This could allow more complex surgeries that can't be done using the human hand.

Physics

Unbreakable Encryption: Work Has Begun on the World’s First Quantum Enigma Machine

The method may not be 100 percent secure yet, but it is promising.

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Nanotech

World First: New Nanofish Will Change the Way We Deliver Medicine

They're made from gold, silver, and nickel.

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Artificial Intelligence

Meet PepperPay, The Robot Photographer Replacing Cashiers

This process reduces the average checkout time by over 50%.

New Research Shows Link between Alzheimer’s and Air Pollution
Pollution

New Research Shows Link between Alzheimer’s and Air Pollution

Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases could also occur.

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Future Society

Wireless Charging May Soon Be Coming to the iPhone

Welcome to the future - it's a wonderful wireless world.

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Boston Dynamics

Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Balance Like A Real Human

We're one step closer to robots that are truly like humans.

Science & Energy

There’s No Up: New Study Reveals That The Cosmos is Completely Directionless

Spoiler Alert: It's all just one aimless ride.

Three Laws of Robotics: Germany Made a Set of Ethics For Autonomous Cars
Robotics

Three Laws of Robotics: Germany Made a Set of Ethics For Autonomous Cars

We're entering the era of the robot, and we're going to need some new laws.

Constructing the Future: Homes Can Now Be Made In A Day With 3D Printing
3D Printing

Constructing the Future: Homes Can Now Be Made In A Day With 3D Printing

The future is now.

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Brain

Brain-Sensing Implant Lets Monkeys Transcribe Shakespeare

A new way to communicate could be on the horizon.

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Prosthetics and Devices

The Age of Bionics: Paralyzed Pregnant Woman Completes the Great North Run

Claire's achievements are a real testament to the boundless possibilities of human persistence and innovation.

Solar Road Tiles to Be Tested Near Historic Route 66
Solar Power

Solar Road Tiles to Be Tested Near Historic Route 66

The dream of solar roads in the U.S. is getting a lifeline.

Drones

“Waste Shark” Among New Aquatic Drone Fixtures in Rotterdam Port

Looking forward to Discovery Channel's new event: Waste Shark Week.

Toyota Just Unveiled the Most Efficient Plug-In Ever, the Prius Prime
From Quarks to Quasars

Toyota Just Unveiled the Most Efficient Plug-In Ever, the Prius Prime

They're calling it Prime because "it represents the best of hybrid vehicles."

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Tesla

Tesla Upgrade: New Autopilot 8.0 Could Save Lives

It's not perfect safety, but it's a step forward.