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An Autonomous Future: Uber Just Bought Self-Driving Cargo Truck Startup Otto
Future Society

An Autonomous Future: Uber Just Bought Self-Driving Cargo Truck Startup Otto

Uber is looking to become way more than just a taxi app.

New Startup to Solve Memory Loss With Brain Prosthetics
Brain

New Startup to Solve Memory Loss With Brain Prosthetics

You've heard of prosthetic limbs. How about a prosthetic brain?

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Physics

This New Equation Could Unite The Two Biggest Theories in Physics

In a new paper, a Stanford theoretical physicist shows that there may be a way to link general relativity and quantum mechanics.

Introducing the Singularity (Pt 1/3)
From Quarks to Quasars

Introducing the Singularity (Pt 1/3)

Tesla Model S Battery Explodes, Totals Car in Minutes
Tesla

Tesla Model S Battery Explodes, Totals Car in Minutes

Tesla is still behind conventional cars in explosion data comparisons.

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NASA

NASA: Record-Breaking Temperatures Continuing for 10th Consecutive Month

If you've said "I've never been this hot!," your planet can sympathize.

New Lighter, Tougher, and Bendable Concrete Aims to Revolutionize Roads
Robots and Machines

New Lighter, Tougher, and Bendable Concrete Aims to Revolutionize Roads

It sounds like an oxymoron, but its real.

China Launches World’s First Quantum-Enabled Satellite
Future Society

China Launches World’s First Quantum-Enabled Satellite

One step for mankind. One giant leap for secure communications.

Ford To Mass-Produce Fully-Autonomous Cars by 2021
Self-Driving Vehicles

Ford To Mass-Produce Fully-Autonomous Cars by 2021

The company will add 60 vehicles to its fleet.

Upgrade Available: Google’s Cloud Services Updated and Out of Beta
Future Society

Upgrade Available: Google’s Cloud Services Updated and Out of Beta

Enterprise users rejoice!

Physicists Just Confirmed Evidence of A Possible Fifth Fundamental Force
Physics

Physicists Just Confirmed Evidence of A Possible Fifth Fundamental Force

Scientists may have uncovered a subatomic particle that could prove the existence of a fifth force of nature.

SpaceX is Ready to Test The Rocket That Will Take Humans to Mars
Mars

SpaceX is Ready to Test The Rocket That Will Take Humans to Mars

For a long journey, you need a big rocket.

Lenovo is Releasing Two Epic VR-Ready Gaming PCs
Virtual Reality

Lenovo is Releasing Two Epic VR-Ready Gaming PCs

Introducing the IdeaCentre Y710 Cube and IdeaCenter AIO Y910.

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Robots and Machines

MIT Scientists Create Smart Window that Can Shut Out Light

This smart window has energy-saving properties, too.

Physicists Propose A Way to Make Magnetic Fields That Are Stronger Than Any on Earth
Science & Energy

Physicists Propose A Way to Make Magnetic Fields That Are Stronger Than Any on Earth

The new method could potentially generate 1,000,000,000 Gauss.

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Wind

UK Green Lights the World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Project

Harnessing the ocean breeze for more than just candle scents.

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Science & Energy

Researchers in Australia are Growing Cornea Cells to Give the Blind Sight

A breakthrough in corneal treatment could soon solve transplant shortages.

Samsung is making Super-Fast “Digital-Eyes” Using IBM’s Brain-Imitating Chip
Brain Implants

Samsung is making Super-Fast “Digital-Eyes” Using IBM’s Brain-Imitating Chip

Using brain power to create processing power.

Medicine Shown to Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice
Science & Energy

Medicine Shown to Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice

Scientists found a way to reverse Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, which could pave the way to a real treatment.

This Remarkable Robo-Octopus is Heading to an Ocean Near You
Robots and Machines

This Remarkable Robo-Octopus is Heading to an Ocean Near You

Who knew robots could be soft and squishy?