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NASA to fly helicopter on Mars, marking an interplanetary first

Its blades will spin at almost 3,000 rpm, roughly 10 times the rate employed by helicopters on Earth.

12/05/2018

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Now we know what will happen when the sun dies

New study suggests our star will become 'one of the prettiest objects in the night sky.'

10/05/2018

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New batch of Russian Facebook ads released. Here's who was targeted.

The ads highlight how Russia's efforts focused on divisive cultural issues

10/05/2018

USA

Uber unveils concept for flying taxi

One day you could by flying every day using the same technology that powers US military drones.

09/05/2018

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Google is now ready to let its tech do your talking

Google's AI is now so good that it can call a restaurant and schedule your reservation.

08/05/2018

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This bold experiment aims to solve one of the biggest mysteries in science

Why is the universe full of matter?

08/05/2018

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Facebook blocks foreign ads ahead of Irish referendum on abortion

Facebook is taking unprecedented action to block outside forces from advertising in the Irish referendum on abortion laws.

08/05/2018

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Could aliens on hefty super-Earths be trapped by their own gravity?

New paper argues that some extraterrestrials may be struggling to make it off their planets.

06/05/2018

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Twitter exposed some passwords. You should change yours.

The company says it has fixed the error and knows of no breaches, but users should be cautious anyway.

04/05/2018

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Apologies and VR: Facebook conference balances scandal and tech

"We will never be unprepared for this again," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in opening remarks.

03/05/2018

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Racist trolls hacked a NASA competition to stop black teen girls from winning

NASA quickly shut down efforts by trolls to "attack a particular student team based on their race" and "manipulate the vote."

03/05/2018

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Snapchat's focus on the future is becoming a present-day struggle

Snap Inc. has re-evaluated Snapchat's user base, electing to organize the app around behaviors, rather than relationships.

03/05/2018

China

Holographic projector created by Chinese start-up

Star Wars-style imagery can be created with hand-held hologram device.

03/05/2018

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'Green' concrete could be game-changer for construction industry

Microscopic flakes of graphene add strength and durability — but also raise cost and safety concerns.

02/05/2018

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EU sets sights on artificial intelligence future

As Brussels sets out its budget plans for 2021 onwards, it wants to see more investment in artificial intelligence technology

02/05/2018

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Our galaxy's colossal black hole may have huge hidden 'siblings'

New research shows the Milky Way and galaxies like it may contain several supermassive black holes.

01/05/2018

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Did another advanced species exist on Earth before humans?

New paper explains how we might go about looking for evidence of earlier civilizations.

30/04/2018

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This inflatable skyscraper could save lives in disaster zones

The origami-inspired building would inflate with help from a giant helium balloon.

29/04/2018

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Why scientists are teaching AI to think like a dog

Robotic canines could assist elderly people and those with disabilities.

26/04/2018

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New smart wall lets you control your home with swipes, taps

Special paint offers a low-cost way to make intelligent surfaces.

25/04/2018