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Researchers show concern about robots possibly taking high-tech jobs
Robots aren't going to one day just take low-wage jobs, according to researchers.
Smart implants making major impact in the medical world
Smart medical devices are helping change lives, as connected tech continues to evolve.
Researchers making breakthrough in development of bionic eyes
There is great work being developed to promote bionic vision products, and the future holds great potential, researchers note.
Don't worry, Microsoft doesn't think AI will kill us anytime soon
Artificial intelligence won't destroy mankind, Microsoft's research chief believes.
Lithium-ion batteries look to kevlar for fire safety
Scientist use Kevlar to help prevent lithium-ion batteries catching fire or exploding.
NASA says SpaceX, Boeing one step closer to launching astronauts
NASA says SpaceX and Boeing are even closer to launching US astronauts into space.
Researchers developing wearable brain scanner able to measure activity
Researchers are developing a wearable PET scanner, able to record brain activity throughout the day.
Europe, China team up for robotic space mission ready before 2021
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Chinese space program will launch a joint robotic space mission by 2021.
Potential downside of smart tech: Humans in less control of our lives
As smart technology continues, some are worried that connected technologies could lead humans to be in less control of our lives.
UCSF Medical Center using robots to help conduct hospital activities
The UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay makes use of robots to help ease workload on human employees.
US Army Research Laboratory working on battery that doesn't corrode
The US Army Research Laboratory is working on a new battery that won't corrode.
Elon Musk ponies up $10M to help prevent robots from slaughtering us
Tesla founder Elon Musk donates $10 million for artificial intelligence research, hoping robots don't kill us all one day.
Duke University creates first contracting human muscle in research lab
Researchers from Duke University create the first contracting human muscle grown in laboratory.
NASA drops robot into volcano to help study fissure
US space agency drops VolcanoBot 1 robot into volcano to help study fissure.
Genetic code utilization for passwords is a real thing
Stuck for new password options? Here comes science to the rescue.
VR technology enables virtual body swapping by psychologists
VR studies conducted by psychologists in London aim to alter misconceptions of the public.
Stanford University will study effects of artificial intelligence
New research is underway at Stanford University, aimed at helping determine potential effects of using artificial intelligence.
Japanese firm shows off GPS-guided robotic lawn mower for golf courses
Japanese company Mamiya-OP Co Ltd plans to release a GPS-guided robot able to cut lawns at golf courses.
US Navy creating Silent Nemo robotic fish for surveillance, defense
The US Navy's Silent Nemo robotic fish has great potential to help defend Navy carrier fleets, and conduct a bit of surveillance along the way.
Flying robots will help deliver your meals and drinks in Singapore
Flying robots will take restaurants in Singapore by storm starting next year!
3D-printed body parts helping save the lives of medical patients
Surgeons hope 3D-printed hearts will give them a better strategy when operating on young children.
China develops anti-drone laser able to shoot down small drones
Researchers in China create new anti-drone laser able to destroy small drone aircraft.
Researchers create solar battery able to run powered by light and air
Researchers from Ohio State University have created a solar battery that stores its own power.
Detailed Moon analysis determines it to be slightly lemon-shaped
Scientific study finds that the Moon is slightly lemon-shaped, shedding light on how it formed.
Scientists discover origin of 18th century wood ship under WTC
Scientists find origin of 18th century wooden ship discovered under the World Trade Center towers using rings in the lumber.
Scientists measure record waves in Arctic Ocean that may break up ice
Scientists studying part of the Arctic Ocean near Alaska measure record setting waves that may break up sea ice.
NASA Opportunity rover sets record for longest off-Earth driving
NASA Opportunity rover has set a record for the longest distance driven on another world.
2012 solar storm nearly changed life on Earth as we know it
Solar storm near miss in 2012 could have devastated the electrical grid and communications on Earth.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soft landing test completed
SpaceX completes successful landing test for Falcon 9 main rocket in Atlantic Ocean.
Orbital Sciences Cygnus spacecraft heads to ISS with supplies
Orbital Sciences successfully sent its Cygnus spacecraft to link up with the ISS with supplies for the crew.
Rats use whiskers like humans use hands, research says
Animals are capable of controlling their whiskers way more than previously thought, akin to how humans use hands find their way through the dark.
Danish, US donors to the rescue as UK faces sperm shortage
There's been a drop in native sperm donors in the United Kingdom, leading to increased imports from the USA and Denmark.
Scientists say after spending $10 billion: the universe doesn't exist
After spending $10 billion, decades of research and the latest technology, scientists say the universe doesn't, or shouldn't exist.
NASA and amateur astronomers work to put old satellite back on task
NASA is working with a team of amateur scientists to communicate with an old satellite zipping past the Earth and put it back on its original mission.
SETI researchers claim alien life could be discovered in next 20 years
SETI researchers say if they have enough funding alien life could be discovered in the next two decades with six planets being focused on.
Global warming, one of the biggest scams in the history of humanity
Global warming isn't just man-made, but extends out into the solar system.
NASA considers sending greenhouse to Red Planet in 2021
NASA hopes to launch a greenhouse project to mars in mid-2020, for a 2021 landing.
NASA is looking for a new way to kill bacteria
NASA is looking for new ways to destroy bacteria on spacecraft to prevent any potential infection of other planets with life from Earth.
Super Planet Crash is the best physics-based game on the internet
Have you ever wanted to build your own solar system? Super Planet Crash does just that, and it's much harder than you think!
NASA confirms another cooling issue aboard the ISS
NASA says ISS has a new coolant system problem, crew is in no danger.
Scientists create pill that make 1000 years flash before your eyes
One day in the future, convicts could take a pill that would make time pass very slowly - as if 1000 years pass within days to them.
NASA Visualization Explorer available for all iOS users
NASA launches Visualization Explorer for iOS devices expanding beyond the iPad.
Asteroid passing between Earth and moon is a "non event" says NASA
NASA is keeping an eye on an asteroid passing between the Earth and moon today with 1 in 10,000,000 chance of hitting us.
Scientist use laser beam to control the mind of a fly
Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have successfully used a laser beam to control a fly's mind and make it mate with a ball of wax.
Drone ships may change the face of cargo shipping in the next decade
Drone ships of the future would shed human crew for virtual control form dry land and more cargo space.
Fight against veteran brain injury going high tech to change lives
As more soldiers survive initial combat skirmishes, research relating to brain injuries is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace for January 28, 2014.
Bright super nova appears in M82, 12 million light years from earth
12 million years a go, a star in M82 decided it was time to go super nova, and we are now just beginning to see the light show.
Comet ISON partially survives its close encounter with the sun
Comet ISON plunges into the outter reaches of the sun and partially survives.
Chinese scientists use water to create metal, can print it, too
A new 'liquid metal' technology allows circuits to be printed on paper, t-shirts, and much more.