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Mars

Should Mars Be Independent, Or Just A Colony Of Earth?

Astrobiologist wants to make sure the red planet is independent from the start

Thermal Plant
Renewables

A New Energy Plant In Hawaii Generates Power From Ocean Temperature Extremes

It's hot then it's cold

Carbon Nanotube Implants Could Help Diagnose Medical Conditions
Medicine

Carbon Nanotube Implants Could Help Diagnose Medical Conditions

By sending a signal when they encounter certain molecules in your body

Drug Can Stop Radiation Poisoning Up To 24 Hours After Exposure
Health

Drug Can Stop Radiation Poisoning Up To 24 Hours After Exposure

A new tool for emergency medicine

“Disgusting” Bugs That Infested Burning Man Not Actually Disgusting
Diseases

“Disgusting” Bugs That Infested Burning Man Not Actually Disgusting

The media coverage of the insects underscores our complex psychological relationship with insects

Could A Lion Live On Veggie Burgers?
Ask Us Anything

Could A Lion Live On Veggie Burgers?

Short answer: Not by a long shot

Alphabet Launches Life Sciences Company To Make Smart Contact Lenses And More
Technology

Alphabet Launches Life Sciences Company To Make Smart Contact Lenses And More

First company to be announced by the former Google

What’s The Deal With The Apollo Milkstool?
Space

What’s The Deal With The Apollo Milkstool?

A Saturn IB perched atop a launch pedestal is an odd but iconic image of the end of the Apollo era. Here's why it existed.

The First Stage Of The Hyperloop Contest Will Be In Texas
Technology

The First Stage Of The Hyperloop Contest Will Be In Texas

The pods at night, are big and bright

The Case For Killing Bambi
Animals

The Case For Killing Bambi

Sentimentality aside, eating full-grown animals hurts species more

“Armored Olympics” International Army Games Result In Tank Fun, and Deployment Experience
Military

“Armored Olympics” International Army Games Result In Tank Fun, and Deployment Experience

Tank Biathlon Expands

A New Way To Identify Microbes Of Interest
Diseases

A New Way To Identify Microbes Of Interest

Software can classify bacteria species based on their behavior

Why NASA Helped Ridley Scott Create ‘The Martian’ Film
Mars

Why NASA Helped Ridley Scott Create ‘The Martian’ Film

Plus a sneak-peak review of the first 49 minutes of the film

Infographic: A Timeline Of The Present And Future Of Electric Flight
Aviation

Infographic: A Timeline Of The Present And Future Of Electric Flight

It's electric!

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Social Media

‘Knock Knock’ Is A New App That Could Maybe, Finally, Kill The Business Card

Because exchanging contacts is still a hassle in the smartphone era

Bacteria With Synthetic DNA Create Protein Never Found In Nature
Health

Bacteria With Synthetic DNA Create Protein Never Found In Nature

For when the usual four nucleotides can’t give you what you want

The Future Of The Internet, According To Its Father
International Space Station

The Future Of The Internet, According To Its Father

Geeking out with Vint Cerf

Watch A Hacker Take Over A Drone Remotely
Technology

Watch A Hacker Take Over A Drone Remotely

Robot toys are vulnerable to skilled attacks

Comets Could Have Kickstarted Life On Earth And Other Worlds
Space

Comets Could Have Kickstarted Life On Earth And Other Worlds

No crowdfunding required

MegaBots
Robots

NASA And MegaBots Team Up To Build Giant Fighting Robots

And defeat the giant fighting robots of Japan