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Science & Energy

Astronomers Discover Fragment of Planet Orbiting Its Dead Star

If Earth ever seems bad, remember this poor planet!

Future Society

See the United Nations’ Floating, Hurricane-Ready City Concept

"Everybody on the team actually wants to get this built. We're not just theorizing."

Science & Energy

Scientists Say They Can Make Light Travel 30x Faster Than Normal

Do you know how fast you were going?

Future Society

Microsoft is Closing an eBook Store, Deleting All Books You Bought

The news serves as a reminder that people don't own digital media.

Starship

SpaceX’s Starship Hopper Completes First Tethered “Hop”

"All systems green," CEO Elon Musk tweeted.

Brain

MDMA Can “Reopen” a Part of the Brain That Closes After Puberty

It may lead to MDMA-assisted treatments for PTSD.

Computers

Russia Says “Super Soldiers” Can Crash Computers With Telepathy

They reportedly learned parapsychology warfare techniques by studying telepathic dolphins.

Elon Musk

6 Things Elon Musk Could Be Doing Instead of Denying He’s a Furry

Is it time to log off?

Data Privacy

Elizabeth Warren: If Data Gets Stolen, Throw Tech CEOs in Prison

Warren is tired of negligence being rewarded with golden parachutes.

Health & Medicine

The Organ Shortage Will Soon Get Worse. Animal Organs Could Help.

"It’s no longer a question of if. It’s just a question of when."

Artificial Intelligence

Doctors Are Losing Faith in IBM Watson’s AI Doctor

"They came in with marketing first, product second, and got everybody excited."

Advanced Transport

Good News, People: That Amazon Mothership Blimp is Fake

We've had our fun; it's just terrifying CGI.

Brain

Scientists Add Windows to Mice Skulls to Watch Their Brains

"These are studies we couldn’t do in humans."

Military

UK Military Could Deploy Iron Man-Style Jet Suit in Combat

"Can you just imagine doing an assault on to a ship?"

Future Society

This Ebook Company Is Trying to Make Reading More Like Videogames

Books too boring? Maybe they need badges and achievements.

Self-Driving Vehicles

Tesla Will Demonstrate Full Self-Driving Capabilities This Month

Mark your calendar for April 19.

Biology

New Technique Alters Your Facial Appearance Without Surgery

Doctors figured out how to reshape cartilage using electricity.

Biology

Scientists Gene-Hacked Bacteria to Make Bullet-Proof Spider Silk

Genetically-altered bacteria churn out high-strength silk faster than spider farms.

Future Society

Restaurant Analyzes Your Bodily Fluids to Make Ultra-Nutritious Sushi

Every meal is tailored to meet the nutritional needs of the person eating it.

Wind

Europe Is Stockpiling Wind Energy by Converting It to Hydrogen

It would mean cleaner fuel for cars and energy stores for windless days.