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Bacteria

Scientists Have Officially Entered the Weird World of Bacteria-Powered Batteries

This battery is made out of paper and powered by bacteria.

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Climate Change

A New Drought Simulation Has Concluded With Frightening Results

Feeding the world of tomorrow is about to get a lot more difficult.

A Brain in a Dish: 3D Mini-Brains Prove to Be Remarkably Accurate
Biology

A Brain in a Dish: 3D Mini-Brains Prove to Be Remarkably Accurate

A better brain model for better brain research.

The Government in Las Vegas Is Now Powered by 100% Renewables
Energy

The Government in Las Vegas Is Now Powered by 100% Renewables

Sin City emerges as a “world leader in sustainability.”

Goodbye, Delivery Man. 7-Eleven Just Delivered 77 Packages by Drone
Drones

Goodbye, Delivery Man. 7-Eleven Just Delivered 77 Packages by Drone

Here's to more packages dropping (literally) at your doorstep.

Researchers Discovered 163 New Species in Just One Region, and Many Face Extinction
Environment

Researchers Discovered 163 New Species in Just One Region, and Many Face Extinction

This biodiverse wildlife goldmine might not survive for long.

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Boeing

Boeing Is Developing Laser Pods for U.S. Fighter Jets

Defense from a safe distance.

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SpaceX

One Year Ago: Watch the World Lose Its Mind Over SpaceX’s First Landing

2016 landed the first reusable rocket, perhaps 2017 will see the first launch of a reused rocket.

AI Songwriter Gets an A for Effort on Its Kubrickian Christmas Song
Artificial Intelligence

AI Songwriter Gets an A for Effort on Its Kubrickian Christmas Song

Here's a sneak peek at the future of music.

Yale Scientists Used Gene Editing To Correct a Mutation That Causes Anemia
Science & Energy

Yale Scientists Used Gene Editing To Correct a Mutation That Causes Anemia

Gene editing is allowing us to cure genetic blood disorders.

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Universal Basic Income

Is Universal Basic Income a Good Idea? Stick Around, Because We’re About to Find out

There's really only one way to know for sure.

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Artificial Intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg Just Unveiled His Newest Creation, an AI Named Jarvis

From tracking the dog to checking on the baby, Jarvis can do it all.

For the First Time in History, We Are Seeing Alien Worlds
Off-World

For the First Time in History, We Are Seeing Alien Worlds

CHARIS spectra can also measure planets' temperatures and atmosphere compositions.

This Light-Powered Craft Is Paving the Way to Alpha Centauri
Off-World

This Light-Powered Craft Is Paving the Way to Alpha Centauri

Using the power of one star to reach another.

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Science & Energy

Researchers Use Brain Tests to Predict the Potential of Criminality in Toddlers

A democratic approach to early learning could be the key to addressing potential criminal behavior.

David Attenborough: If We Don’t Limit Our Population Growth, the Natural World Will
Science & Energy

David Attenborough: If We Don’t Limit Our Population Growth, the Natural World Will

We have to limit our population growth or nature will do it for us.

Warming World: Antarctic Research Reveals the Accuracy of Global Warming Models
Global Warming

Warming World: Antarctic Research Reveals the Accuracy of Global Warming Models

Bad news for our planet's poles.

The ‘Miracle Material’ Strikes Again. Graphene Can Turn CO2 Into Liquid Fuel
Graphene

The ‘Miracle Material’ Strikes Again. Graphene Can Turn CO2 Into Liquid Fuel

This wonder material of the future gets even more wonderful.

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Solar Power

Sunny Days: Solar is Officially Becoming the Cheapest Form of New Electricity

This year has been sunny despite having more than just a hint of Götterdämmerung.

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Physics

A New Theory of Gravity Just Passed its First Test. Here’s What This Means for Physics

And it may explain dark matter.