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Zuckerberg’s $3 Billion Isn’t Actually That Impressive
Diseases

Zuckerberg’s $3 Billion Isn’t Actually That Impressive

The new Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's proposal to 'cure all disease' in the next 100 years is very optimistic, if laudable

China is Trying Out A New Assault Rifle
Military

China is Trying Out A New Assault Rifle

Back to Basics

3D-Printed Gun Files Aren’t Free Speech, Court Rules
Weapons

3D-Printed Gun Files Aren’t Free Speech, Court Rules

According to a landmark court ruling handed down this week, citing national security

HTC 10
Gear

With Bolt, HTC Might Be Next To Drop Headphone Jacks

Looks like an HTC 10 missing one little thing...

Tesla Model S
Technology

A Driverless Lane Could Be Coming to a Highway Near You

Vancouver to Seattle roads might be first to make room

stomach fat
Evolution

Obesity Might Not Have Evolved To Protect Us From Starvation

Scientists think they have found evidence against the ‘Thrifty Gene Hypothesis’

Obama Orders Pentagon To Plan For Climate Change
Technology

Obama Orders Pentagon To Plan For Climate Change

Pentagon: we’ve been doing this since 2003

China Low Altitude Guard II Laser Weapon
Military

China Sells A New Laser Gun

The Low Altitude Guard II can shoot down drones and aircraft with its 30 kilowatt laser

What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars
Technology

What You Need To Know About The New Federal Rules For Driverless Cars

Plus, a new acronym

Should You Build Your Own EpiPen?
Medicine

Should You Build Your Own EpiPen?

You can, but here’s a spoiler alert: a medical ethicist says you shouldn’t

‘Love Hormone’ Also Boosts Feelings Of Spiritual Enlightenment
Psychology

‘Love Hormone’ Also Boosts Feelings Of Spiritual Enlightenment

A new study shows how oxytocin impacts how we see the world

Coffee
Science

Used Coffee Grounds Can Clean Contaminated Water

Turning trash into a lifesaver

stomach fat
Health

Your Probiotics Won’t Help Your Obesity

We still don’t really know if our gut bacteria are making us fat

As Its Ice Sheet Melts, Greenland Is Rising Faster Than Expected
Environment

As Its Ice Sheet Melts, Greenland Is Rising Faster Than Expected

We may have been underestimating sea level rise

Scientists Think They’ve Solved An Ancient Antarctic Mystery
Global Warming

Scientists Think They’ve Solved An Ancient Antarctic Mystery

And the answer may yield clues about the future of our changing climate

Watch A ‘Cow Killer’ Velvet Ant Sting A Guy For Science
Insects

Watch A ‘Cow Killer’ Velvet Ant Sting A Guy For Science

It's technically a wasp, but literally a nightmare.

China Joint Sea 2016
Military

The Chinese-Russian South China Sea Naval Exercises: What Happened And Why Did It Matter?

Joint Sea 2016

siamese cat toying with mouse
Cats

Feral Cats Are A Huge Threat To The Global Ecosystem

A new study reveals cats' connection to more than 100 animal extinctions

The DAVD prototype
Navy

Navy Divers Will Soon Have One Of The Most Futuristic Views On The Planet

A new helmet provides sonar, texts, and 3D overlays underwater using augmented reality

Wireless Sensors Can Detect People’s Emotions
AI

Wireless Sensors Can Detect People’s Emotions

No faces needed