Science

Scientists Move Remarkably Close to a Functional Cure for HIV

A drug that successfully suppressed HIV to undetectable levels in eight monkeys has now entered human HIV trials, with results expected between late 2017 and early 2018. These trials join a…

December 3, 2016
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Nikola’s Futuristic Hydrogen-Powered Semi Is 100% Emissions Free

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The Nikola One hydrogen-powered semi-truck can travel between 800 and 1,200 miles on a single tank of fuel, a distance as far as San Francisco to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Nikola's plan to…

December 3, 2016
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Renewable Energy

During Natural Disasters, Blockchain Could Make All the Difference

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ConsenSys is seeking to help in the rebuilding efforts of countries stricken by natural disaster by moving physical records into a blockchain to safeguard them from the elements. Blockchain software…

December 3, 2016
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Sustainability

The Dawn of AI: Congress Is Discussing What We’ll Do in a World Run by Robots

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Last week's US Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness focused on the impact AI has in various sectors of US society. Scientists predict that investments in AI will increase by…

December 3, 2016
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A Weight on the World: Humanity Has Created a Staggering 30 Trillion Tons of Material

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Researchers have concluded that, for every 10.7 square feet of the Earth's surface, humans have generated about 110 pounds worth of material, be it buildings, vehicles, or smartphones. While this enormous…

December 3, 2016
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Sustainability

Stephen Hawking: Automation and AI Are Going to Decimate Middle Class Jobs

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A report put out in February 2016 predicted that 47% of US jobs are at risk of automation. In the UK, 35% are. In China, it's a whopping 77%. Stephen…

December 2, 2016
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