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Michio Kaku: 3 mind-blowing predictions about the future
What lies in store for humanity? Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains how different life will be for your descendants—and maybe your future self, if the timing works out.
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Time travel is possible. Can we go back?
Theoretical physicist Brian Greene explores the potential particles of time and why we could, in theory, travel forward in time but not back.
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What alien life could teach us about humanity
Dr. Sara Walker is an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist, who is questioning the very nature of life and how we’re attempting to find it elsewhere.
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The joy of being wrong
Arguments on social media are notorious. Can practicing intellectual humility make us smarter and happier? Science says yes.
What’s inside black holes?
To understand the edges of our universe, we’ll need to explore the edges of our own philosophies.
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Can this “frozen zoo” resurrect the Northern White Rhino?
Poachers drove the Northern White Rhino to extinction. One scientist and her “frozen zoo” are on a mission to bring them back.
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Rise of the war machines: What drove the evolution of military technologies?
Historians know how military technologies evolved, but the reasons why remain poorly understood.
Glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime lore really exist – satellite proves it
To date, only one research vessel has ever encountered a milky sea.
How 3 new technologies can bring us closer to 100% renewable energy
Scientists are solving the problem of costly energy storage.
Black swans: can we learn to predict unpredictable events?
A black swan event is rare but disruptive — and might be predictable.
MIT engineers design touch-sensing glove that ‘feels’ pressure and maps stimuli
The design could help restore motor function after stroke, enhance virtual gaming experiences.
The 3D-printed bionic arm that is disrupting the prosthetics industry
Prosthetic arms can cost amputees $80,000. A startup called Unlimited Tomorrow is aiming to change that by making customized 3D-printed bionic arms for just $8,000.
The metaverse: From science fiction to virtual reality
Think of a combination of immersive virtual reality, an online role-playing game, and the internet.
Three powerful technologies we borrowed from nature
Three cutting-edge techniques – the gene-editing tool CRISPR, fluorescent proteins and optogenetics – were all inspired by nature.
Are we really addicted to technology?
Fear that new technologies are addictive isn't a modern phenomenon.
“Acoustic tweezers” use sound waves to levitate bits of matter
The non-contact technique could someday be used to lift much heavier objects — maybe even humans.
Immersive technology will revolutionize everything from theme parks to daily life
Virtual reality continues to blur the line between the physical and the digital, and it will change our lives forever.
Are 5G-connected cars the future of driving?
Cars are no longer just a way to get from A to B.
Ready to tackle MIT’s recommended reading list for summer 2021?
All the latest titles from the experts at MIT.
Smart technology (probably) isn’t making you dumber
Technology usually has more pros than cons, but every benefit still carries some risk.
Mystical experiences on demand? Welcome to spirit tech
Brain-based technologies of spiritual enhancement can induce mystical experiences in many people on demand. What does this mean for spirituality today?
Flawed data led to our belief in a link between technology use and mental health problems
The evidence for a link between time spent using technology and mental health is fatally flawed.
How Pfizer and BioNTech made history with their vaccine
How were mRNA vaccines developed? Pfizer's Dr Bill Gruber explains the science behind this record-breaking achievement and how it was developed without compromising safety.
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Protecting space stations from deadly space debris
Tiny specks of space debris can move faster than bullets and cause way more damage. Cleaning it up is imperative.
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China’s “artificial sun” sets new record for fusion power
China has reached a new record for nuclear fusion at 120 million degrees Celsius.
5 ways we all live like royalty
How our fantasy world of the past has become everyday reality.
Here are the top 10 jobs of the future
Say hello to your new colleague, the Workplace Environment Architect.
Vertical farming: disrupting agriculture
A new agricultural revolution could forever change the planet.
We need sustainable space tech. One solution – bees?
It's time to rethink how satellites and other objects are made and eventually destroyed.
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