Astronomers used telescopes in space and on the ground to examine five galaxies – leading them to arrive at an independent measurement of the Hubble constant. This new measurement is challenging the way we understand the universe, as it could possibly point toward new physics beyond our current knowledge.

Scientists from University of California - San Diego were able to confirm the code responsible for initiating transcription and regulation of more than half of human genes. Knowing how or why genes are turned on and off during development, as well as understanding how they respond to environmental changes, will help us find ways to prevent diseases.

Some experts expect fossil fuel resources to deplete by as early as 50-110 years from now, making the need for reliable, green energy urgent. This project alone could spark a trend in current energy providers partnering with alternative energy innovators like Tesla to create a sustainable shift in resource consumption.

Using a hive mind technique dubbed the "surprisingly popular" algorithm, researchers were able to decrease prediction errors by 21.3 percent compared to simple majority votes. The technique could help us hone in on the power of the hive mind to make more accurate predictions in everything from politics to economics.