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Google’s “Chirp” Could be the Next Big Voice-Controlled Personal Assistant
Google

Google’s “Chirp” Could be the Next Big Voice-Controlled Personal Assistant

Chirping isn't just for the birds anymore.

Hyundai is Developing an Iron Man-like Robotic Exoskeleton
Artificial Intelligence

Hyundai is Developing an Iron Man-like Robotic Exoskeleton

The suit gives you super-strength and may be the future of transport.

Machine Learning: AI That Runs on Human Failure Succeeds in Making Crystals
Machine Learning

Machine Learning: AI That Runs on Human Failure Succeeds in Making Crystals

A team of US chemists has created an algorithm that predicts reactant conditions for making crystals. And it learns from our failures.

Change Colors, Not Clothes: New “Smart Thread” Can Make Chameleon-Like Clothing
Robots and Machines

Change Colors, Not Clothes: New “Smart Thread” Can Make Chameleon-Like Clothing

This new thread can change its color, thanks to electrical charges.

This Five-Fingered Robot Hand Is Nimbler Than Your Own
Artificial Intelligence

This Five-Fingered Robot Hand Is Nimbler Than Your Own

Machine learning + an artificial hand = one dexterous robot.

Google’s Next Project? They’re 3D Mapping The Inside of Earth’s Buildings
3D Printing

Google’s Next Project? They’re 3D Mapping The Inside of Earth’s Buildings

Google Maps may be heading to your home, quite literally.

New Images Reveal How Quickly Earth’s Magnetic Field is Changing
Science & Energy

New Images Reveal How Quickly Earth’s Magnetic Field is Changing

Oh, and the magnetic North pole is moving East towards Asia.

Future Warfare: Meet The Electromagnetic Railgun
Genetics

Future Warfare: Meet The Electromagnetic Railgun

This is General Atomics’ Railgun “Blitzer.” And it just passed its first test with flying colors.

The Forgotten Dwarf: Meet the Largest Unnamed Object in Our Solar System
Off-World

The Forgotten Dwarf: Meet the Largest Unnamed Object in Our Solar System

It’s very dark, has a 45 hour day, and is the third-largest dwarf planet in the outer Solar System. Oh, and it has no name.

This Liquid Turns Solid When You Punch It, And Now We Know Why
Physics

This Liquid Turns Solid When You Punch It, And Now We Know Why

We may finally understand why non-Newtonian fluids act so strange.

Germany Made So Much Electricity, They Paid People To Use It
Energy

Germany Made So Much Electricity, They Paid People To Use It

In Germany, a sunny day and a strong breeze gets you free money.

The Debate Is Over: 2-Dimensional Materials Can Be Superconductive
Science & Energy

The Debate Is Over: 2-Dimensional Materials Can Be Superconductive

Superconductors are now at their thinnest.

Periscope Now Lets You Search, Save, and Stream From A Drone
Drones

Periscope Now Lets You Search, Save, and Stream From A Drone

Periscope is stepping up its game.

MIT is Spending Billions to “Make a Better World”
Future Society

MIT is Spending Billions to “Make a Better World”

MIT has just launched a $5 billion fundraising campaign to address just about every major challenge the human race is facing.

Universal Basic Income feature image
Future Society

Universal Basic Income: The Answer to Automation?

The World’s Largest Coal Company is Going Solar
Solar Power

The World’s Largest Coal Company is Going Solar

The largest coal company in the world just signed a major solar deal.

Primitive Quantum Computers Are Already Outperforming Current Machines
Quantum Physics

Primitive Quantum Computers Are Already Outperforming Current Machines

Using a simple, 2-qubit quantum processor, researchers have demonstrated the utility of quantum computers.

This 3D Printer Creates Real Bones Using Synthetic Material
3D Printing

This 3D Printer Creates Real Bones Using Synthetic Material

Making new bones and joints is getting a lot easier.

‘Swarm Intelligence’ Predicts the Kentucky Derby’s First 4 Finishers, Wins $11000
Artificial Intelligence

‘Swarm Intelligence’ Predicts the Kentucky Derby’s First 4 Finishers, Wins $11000

A software platform that uses a human swarm has just beaten the 540-to-1 odds of the Kentucky Derby.

MegaBots Raises $2.4 Million to Create Robot Fighting League
Artificial Intelligence

MegaBots Raises $2.4 Million to Create Robot Fighting League

MegaBot is a 15-foot tall, 12,000lb robot capable of hurling 3lb projectiles at speeds over 130mph.