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It's a strange, cyberpunk depiction of a robot goddess with exposed aluminum actuators and electronics and an androgynous human-like face.
Robotics

People in Japan Are Worshiping a Cyberpunk-Looking Robot Goddess

It's a strange depiction of a robot deity, with exposed aluminum actuators and electronics.

The AI models that allow self-driving cars to detect objects are less accurate when tested on images of pedestrians with darker skin tones.
Self-Driving Vehicles

Self-Driving Cars May Hit People With Darker Skin More Often

AI’s racial bias extends to autonomous cars — and it could be deadly.

China has announced the "imminent launch" of the first mission to build its new orbital space station, according to state and local media.
Off-World

China Announces “Imminent Launch” of New Space Station

"It will be the country's space lab in long-term stable in-orbit operation."

Goodyear unveiled a concept tire that rotates to give lift to a flying car at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday.
Advanced Transport

Goodyear’s New Concept Tire Doubles as a Flying Car Propeller

The tires rotate and point downwards, like the ones on the flying cars in "Back to the Future Part II."

Researchers from Lousiana State University (LSU) have developed biodegradable Mardi Gras beads produced from algae that could reduce festival waste.
Science & Energy

Scientists Invent Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads

The naked truth about plastic beads.

JAXA releases a video of its Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully landing on tiny asteroid Ryugu and shooting it with a bullet.
Off-World

New Video Shows Japanese Probe Shooting Asteroid With Bullet

Watch the spacecraft "achieve a perfect somersault" over a tiny asteroid.

European scientists say that a bone marrow transplant has permanently cured a patient's infection with HIV, which is the virus that causes AIDS.
Health & Medicine

Doctors Say They’ve Permanently Cured a Patient’s HIV

"These new findings reaffirm our belief that there exists a proof of concept that H.I.V. is curable."

A startup is claiming its electric car can charge almost as quickly as it would take to gas up a vehicle with a combustion engine. 
Advanced Transport

Startup Says Its Electric Car Charges to 80 Percent in 5 Minutes

"The special type of cell hardly heats up during charging or discharging phases."

A group of Google employees believe the company is still working on Dragonfly, a controversial project to build a search engine in China.
Future Society

Google Is Still Working on Chinese Search Engine, Say Employees

"This speculation is wholly inaccurate," says Google.

Based on a new computer model, asteroids are stronger than previously expected, meaning we'd have a tougher time destroying one headed for Earth.
Future Society

Destroying Incoming Asteroids Might Be Harder Than We Thought

It'd take a lot more to shatter an asteroid than previously believed.

Weapons makers ranging from Boeing to Lockheed Martin are working on new anti-drone technologies — everything from laser cannons to heat-seeking missiles.
Drones

Military Contractors Are Churning out New Anti-Drone Weapons

Heat-seeking missiles. Laser cannons. Electronic bursts.

Thousands of Chinese Fans Paid to See a Virtual Hologram Singer
Virtual Reality

Thousands of Chinese Fans Paid to See a Virtual Hologram Singer

Could virtual idols soon replace human performers?

The global sperm quality decline could be due in part to a pair of common household chemicals, according to a University of Nottingham study.
Health & Medicine

Sperm Quality Is Falling. Chemicals in Your Home May Be to Blame.

These chemicals are in everything from carpets to your food.

Mercedes-Benz just revealed its first all-electric racecar for the upcoming Formula E series at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
Advanced Transport

Mercedes-Benz’ First All-Electric Racecar Is Equipped Like a Beast

Zero to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds.

China's $22.3 million Mars simulation base is now open, and in addition to inspiring the public, it might even help humanity reach the real Mars.
Mars

China Opens Its First Mars Simulation Base

The $22.3 million facility might help humanity reach the real Mars.

Discontinued Robot Assistant Announces Its Own Death
Robotics

Discontinued Robot Assistant Announces Its Own Death

"I've really enjoyed our time together."

Tesla protests are breaking out overseas after the company slashed the prices of its EVs, causing the value of owned vehicles to drop overnight.
Tesla

Tesla Owners Are Enraged That the Company Cut Its Prices

Some owners saw the value of their vehicles drop by almost $100,000.

Tesla's Model 3 successor, the Model Y is being revealed at an event on March 14 in Los Angeles — that's just ten days away from today.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk: Tesla Will Unveil Model Y Next Week

Tesla's upcoming SUV represents a push into the mainstream.

China Plans to Launch a Mars Rover Next Year
Mars

China Plans to Launch a Mars Rover Next Year

The rover will orbit around Mars, then "land on it and probe it."

Why Cellphone Carriers Are Dreaming of a World Without Wi-Fi
Devices

Why Cellphone Carriers Are Dreaming of a World Without Wi-Fi

5G is at odds with Wi-Fi, but consumers benefit from both.