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Future Society

Sustainable Urban Living Isn’t Just Necessary – It’s a Giant Opportunity

Cities need to reimagine their future to combat a warming planet and rapid urbanization.

Science & Energy

Study: There’s Way More Water on the Moon Than We Thought

Shadowed lunar craters could harbor millions of tons of ice.

Off-World

Biologist: Babies Born in Space Might Not Be Fully Human

Babies born in space might have enormous heads. Seriously.

Blockchain

Facebook Is Having Trouble Fighting Scams About Its Own Altcoin

It's a bad sign for Facebook's upcoming Libra cryptocurrency.

Science & Energy

This Attempt to Simulate the Human Brain Fell Amazingly Flat

The Human Brain Project tells a classic warning tale against scientific hype.

Future Society

Allianz Explorer Series Is Taking NYC on a First-Class Ride to a Sustainable Future

Be a part of the community creating sustainable solutions for urban living.

Advanced Transport

Watch an Electric Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Tow 1 Million Pounds

"It's a pretty epic and extreme demonstration."

Space

Sci-fi Short Film “Hyperlight” Considers the Possibilities of Faster-Than-Light Travel

Fusion could produce cheap, endless clean energy. "Hyperlight" considers that not-so-distant future.

Health & Medicine

Scientists Are Reconsidering an Incredibly Cruel Animal Experiment

"In my opinion, it’s just bad science."

Future Society

Leaked NYPD Documents Instruct Cops to Be Funny Online

The guide says humorous tweets will "build and maintain trust."

Mental Health

New Law Lets Students Miss School For “Mental Health Days”

Depression is now as valid a reason for missing class as a broken bone.

OpenAI

Microsoft Invests $1 Billion in Elon Musk-Founded OpenAI

OpenAI started as a non-profit. Now it's raking in serious dough.

Science & Energy

Bad News: A Banana-Killing Fungus Has Likely Reached the Americas

Authorities have already quarantined four plantations and more could follow.

Health & Medicine

There’s Now a Tongue Spray to Help You Stop Smoking Weed

It’s like a nicotine patch but for marijuana.

Meta

Air Force “Stands Ready” to Defend Area 51 From Facebook Event

"The U.S. Air Force always stands ready to protect America and its assets."

Advanced Transport

Someone Carrying a Rifle Just Flew Over Paris on a Hoverboard

Remember the Green Goblin, from Spider-Man?

Moon

Puerto Rican Startup Plans to Launch Self-Sustaining Moon Habitat

"Remnant" is a self-sustaining lunar habitat that sleeps eight.

Drones

US Navy’s Energy Weapon Gets First “Kill,” Shoots Iranian Drone

Instead of disabling a drone with bullets, it uses radio frequencies.

Advanced Transport

Inventor Set to Fly Across the English Channel on His Hoverboard

"I reckon I’ve a 30 percent chance of succeeding."

Science & Energy

The Guy Who Popularized “Tetris” Wants to Build a Lunar Spaceport

First he brought "Tetris" to America. Now he wants to bring America to the Moon.