Science
Researchers in Denmark have a whimsical idea for lighting city streets and sidewalks: glow-in-the-dark trees. Imagine: No more street lamps with broken bulbs or dimly-lit alleys. Instead, your evening stroll is illuminated by luminous trees giving off a calming blue …
Read MoreSheena Cruickshank stood in front of a crowd of millennials in flower crowns and harem pants. As she paced the stage, trying to explain the intricacies of the microbiome to the audience, guitars and drum kits warmed up behind her, …
Read More“Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” Thus tweeted Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday, promptly sending the stock market, the internet, and business journalism into a collective tizzy. The markets even temporarily halted trading in …
Read MoreThe voice on the other end of the phone sounded just a little too human. In May, Google shocked the world with a demo of Duplex, its AI robocall assistant for accomplishing real-world tasks. The system can do things that …
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