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SpaceX Can Now Carry Air Force Satellites Into Space
Technology

SpaceX Can Now Carry Air Force Satellites Into Space

The military is flying commercial

The Church Of George Church
Gene Editing

The Church Of George Church

From reviving extinct species to hunting for dark matter, can a single scientist transform biology--and our lives?

Black Solar Cells Reach Incredible New Efficiency Record
Renewables

Black Solar Cells Reach Incredible New Efficiency Record

The bright world of photovoltaics

These 9 Instruments Will Find Out Whether Aliens Could Live On Europa
NASA

These 9 Instruments Will Find Out Whether Aliens Could Live On Europa

Figuring out if conditions are right for life on Jupiter's icy moon

Sniffing The Feet For Infection
Diseases

Sniffing The Feet For Infection

An e-nose may one day quickly diagnose diabetic foot infections

What The Justice Department’s New Drone Rules Mean For Your Privacy
Drones

What The Justice Department’s New Drone Rules Mean For Your Privacy

More paper work for special agents, more privacy for you

One of the browser interfaces for the RobotsFor.me remote robotics lab
Robots

Robots Need Your Brain Power To Get Smarter

A remote robotics lab requests use of humanity's hive mind

Science Is Still Trying To Figure Out What Makes A Female Athlete
Health

Science Is Still Trying To Figure Out What Makes A Female Athlete

Sex tests in sports are archaic

Common Sense Bed Bug Control
Diseases

Common Sense Bed Bug Control

A practice called “Integrated Pest Management” takes group effort.

Print Picture-Perfect Pancakes
Projects

Print Picture-Perfect Pancakes

PancakeBot is a batter master

Apple To Deploy Robot Mapmakers Inside Buildings
Gear

Apple To Deploy Robot Mapmakers Inside Buildings

Starting with the Cupertino HQ

Nurturing a Baby’s Microbiome, Before and After Birth
Science

Nurturing a Baby’s Microbiome, Before and After Birth

Eternal Flame
Fossil Fuels

Where The Ancients Saw Miracles, Science May Find Climate Answers

At the intersection of myths and industry

a spread of red blood cells
Health

Don’t Inject Yourself With Baby Mouse Blood Cells Just Yet

Young blood may have healing properties, but we don't know why

5 Ways Obama Says Climate Change Poses A ‘Severe Threat’ To National Security
Environment

5 Ways Obama Says Climate Change Poses A ‘Severe Threat’ To National Security

We've got some work to do

Can Two People Repopulate Earth?
Ask Us Anything

Can Two People Repopulate Earth?

Short answer: Maybe, but they'd be very busy

‘The Science Guy’ Talks About His Space Sail
Space

‘The Science Guy’ Talks About His Space Sail

Slow but steady sun-powered spacecraft could transform space travel

Potatoes, Late Night Gardening, and DIY Power
Science

Potatoes, Late Night Gardening, and DIY Power

When potatoes try to take root in your pantry, here's what you can do with them.

Keeping The Lights On With ‘Virtual Power Plants’
Energy

Keeping The Lights On With ‘Virtual Power Plants’

Susan Kennedy stops blackouts by storing energy

Ossur's Proprio Foot
Robots

Brain-Controlled Bionic Legs Are Finally Here

No, really. Amputees have been testing them for over a year