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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.

Scientists Restore “Almost Perfect Motor Control” to Rat With Severed Spinal Cord
Science & Energy

Scientists Restore “Almost Perfect Motor Control” to Rat With Severed Spinal Cord

Could this new compound be the key to future spinal cord treatments?

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Mars

NASA Is Building Our Rocket to Mars, and It’s the Biggest One Ever

This could (finally) get us back to the Moon. Or even Mars.

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Virtual Reality

Politics 2.0: NBC is Bringing Clinton v Trump to Your VR Devices

Finally, Americans can combine their love of VR and the political process.

The Physics of Time: Why Time Travel May Be Impossible
Off-World

The Physics of Time: Why Time Travel May Be Impossible

All of your dreams about time travel are about to be squashed.

The Legendary Self-Lacing Shoes Have Finally Become a Reality
Future Society

The Legendary Self-Lacing Shoes Have Finally Become a Reality

Finally, someone made Marty's futuristic shoes, just one year later than expected.

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Artificial Intelligence

A Driverless-Car-Only Highway Could Connect Seattle and Vancouver

Driverless or bust?

The World’s First Zero-Emission, Hydrogen Powered Train is Coming in 2017
Science & Energy

The World’s First Zero-Emission, Hydrogen Powered Train is Coming in 2017

Hydrail is a train like no other.