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According to a prominent think tank's new report, the Chinese military is adopting artificial intelligence tech as quickly as it can.
Military

China Thinks AI Could Make Its Military As Powerful as America’s

But some Chinese leaders are worried AI will spark an international arms race.

By Dan Robitzski

An Army official told the military tech blog Task & Purpose that the military wants its upcoming rifle to be an expandable platform he compared to an iPhone
Robots and Machines

The US Army’s Strange Inspiration for Its Next Rifle: The iPhone

It’s being described as the "iPhone of Lethality."

By Jon Christian

A new cancer drug uses an antibody to get inside tumor cells so it can attack from within, similarly to the Greek army in the Trojan Horse story.
Cancer

“Trojan Horse” Cancer Drug Sneaks Inside Tumor Cells to Kill Them

And it works on more than one type of cancer.

By Kristin Houser

This “Molecular Coffee” is Brewed Entirely Without Beans
Climate Change

This “Molecular Coffee” is Brewed Entirely Without Beans

But it's unclear what it's actually made of.

By Victor Tangermann

New research that grew new mouse toes took an important step towards the ability to regenerate mammalian limbs after amputation.
Biology

A New Cocktail of Proteins Makes Mice Regenerate Toes Like Lizards

"Our study is transformational."

By Dan Robitzski

UK Startup Shows Off World’s Largest 3D Printed Rocket Engine
Off-World

UK Startup Shows Off World’s Largest 3D Printed Rocket Engine

It's designed to use a renewable fuel for maximum efficiency.

By Victor Tangermann

Next week, Tesla will add "Dog Mode" and "Sentry Mode" to its vehicles to protect owner's furry companions and cars, respectively.
Tesla

Tesla’s New “Dog Mode” Will Keep Canines Happy With AC, Music

The Autopilot feature is designed to save pups' lives.

By Kristin Houser

caffeine chronic pain sleep deprivation
Health & Medicine

Scientists Say That Caffeine Has More Pain-Relieving Power Than Morphine

In the future, caffeine could be doing a lot more than just keeping us awake.

By Christianna Reedy

Researchers found they could stop mosquitoes biting by giving them human diet pills dissolved in saline.
Future Society

To Stop Mosquitoes From Biting, Scientists Put Them on Diet Pills

Researcher: it's "a completely new way to think about insect control."

By Jacob Banas

A school in Japan is using an artificial intelligence to stop school bullying before it escalates to the point of seriousness.
Artificial Intelligence

A Japanese City Is Using AI to Prevent Youth Suicides

The tech could help teachers intervene before it's too late.

By Kristin Houser

In a recent blog post, an Amazon VP called for stronger regulations for facial recognition technology, including Amazon's own Rekognition.
Facial recognition

Amazon Calls for Regulation of Its Own Facial Recognition Tech

The company may be hoping to pen some of the government's ethical standards.

By Dan Robitzski

Yesterday, the left wing of the U.S. Democratic party unveiled a broad-spectrum plan to fight climate change called the "Green New Deal."
Energy

Here’s What AOC’s Friends and Enemies Are Saying About the “Green New Deal”

Here's what her allies are saying — and her foes' the most brutal zingers.

By Jon Christian

Google Is Censoring Search Results to Hide Russian Corruption
Future Society

Google Is Censoring Search Results to Hide Russian Corruption

Russian authorities say they're pleased with Google's compliance.

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers have proven that we can use CRISPR to create gene drives for mice, opening up a wealth of new possibilities for the technology.
Science & Energy

Gene-Hacking Breakthrough Could Nix Mammals’ Ability to Reproduce

Researchers made mice inherit albinism — and glow red.

By Kristin Houser

The resolution for the Green New Deal was posted online. It includes ambitious plans to clean up the U.S. economy by 2030, but lacks specific proposals.
Climate Change

“Green New Deal” Calls for a Zero-Emission America by 2030

AOC is calling for an ultra-ambitious national effort. Will Americans rally?

By Dan Robitzski

A newly unveiled laundry robot from Mira Robotics takes forever to complete its tasks — and it needs a human to control it remotely.
Robotics

Bizarre Japanese Robot Folds Clothes at a Punishingly Slow Pace

Your clothes will be out of style by the time it finishes folding them.

By Kristin Houser

Researchers at MIT came up with a high-tech pill that can release periodic doses of insulin in the stomach thanks to an integrated needle.
Health & Medicine

MIT Invents Smart Pill That Injects Insulin Into Your Stomach

Say goodbye to needles.

By Victor Tangermann

Oregon Senator Ron Ryden introduced a new cybersecurity bill that would let the FTC impose and enforce strict cybersecurity standards for tech companies.
Data Privacy

New Bill Would Let FTC Jail Execs For Data Breaches

"The point is the Federal Trade Commission on privacy issues thus far has basically been toothless."

By Dan Robitzski

Stanford University is currently investigating three scientists who either knew about or were involved in He Jiankui's infamous CRISPR baby research.
Biology

Stanford Probes Faculty Who Knew About Gene-Hacked Chinese Babies

The scientist who gene-edited babies had American help.

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers taught honeybees math skills, revealing that the animals' tiny brains are more capable than we previously thought.
Science & Energy

Honeybees Are Smart Enough to Learn Basic Math

This discovery teaches us something about new bees — and maybe also AI.

By Kristin Houser