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SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket is “highly likely” to complete its first orbital test flight in November 2022, according to CEO Elon Musk.

A new moon mineral discovered by China contains helium-3, an element that could one day fuel nuclear fusion reactors on Earth.

The DART spacecraft is now close enough to image the asteroid system it plans to slam into as part of NASA’s planetary defense efforts.

A treatment that “starved” aggressive glioblastoma tumors in the brains of mice suggests a way to finally fight the deadly cancer in humans.

New antibody and drug therapies may soon help treat meth patients, who currently have no pharmacological interventions.

Grail’s Galleri multi-cancer blood test found multiple cancers in a study of over 6,000 patients.

Americans are more likely to cooperate with strangers today than they were in the 1950s, according to the American Psychological Association.

A robot that uses AI and 3D cameras to paint fingernails is now giving Target customers 10-minute manicures for just $8.

A compact wireless charging system uses harmless infrared light to power devices from nearly 100 feet away.

A booster dose of the University of Oxford’s malaria vaccine demonstrated up to 80% efficacy in children over a year of follow-up.

Here’s what it’s like to use a robotic surgical system.

More and more surgeons are using robotic surgical systems. Here’s why.

Ensuring food security over the coming century will be a major challenge. A new study suggests that breadfruit may be the answer.

A new treatment that could turn a single donor liver into “mini livers” capable of saving 75 or more lives is heading into human trials.

A small, double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found evidence that expectations may be behind microdosing’s beneficial effects.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has directly observed an exoplanet for the first time — ushering in a new era of exoplanet research

Meta has created an AI that can tell what you’re hearing based on non-invasive brain scan measurements.

Data-collecting sensors in shoes can predict a Parkinson’s patient’s fall risk almost as accurately as standard walking tests.

Insulin pills designed to be dissolved in the mouth appear to overcome a major hurdle holding back the development of oral insulin.

Echonet, an AI trained to assess a measure of heart function, has outperformed trained technicians in both accuracy and efficiency.

Tomorrow's electric vehicles could charge far more quickly thanks to optimized charging methods and innovative battery designs.

These Artemis 1 experiments could protect NASA astronauts and help usher in a future in which space is accessible to everyone.

The FDA has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s and Moderna’s updated COVID-19 boosters, which target the now-dominant Omicron subvariants.

CRISPR has been used to rearrange the chromosomes of lab mice, a world’s first in mammals and a breakthrough in bioengineering.

Sailplanes could harvest wind energy from Mars’ atmosphere, probing unexplored regions for long stretches of time.

The first ocean planet may have just been discovered in the “Goldilocks zone” of a star 100 light-years from Earth.

Future astronauts might produce oxygen on Mars by blasting carbon dioxide molecules apart inside a plasma reactor.

When the body’s own biomarkers aren’t enough, researchers have begun creating their own to help fight cancer.

Kidneys still need to be tissue matched, but by converting them to type O, more will be available for transplant.

A new epilepsy treatment that's delivered as a nasal spray may be able to prevent seizures or even interrupt them.

A new AI for spotting sepsis, which accounts for ⅓ of hospital deaths, was found to be effective in a large trial.

The FDA has approved a trial for the first personalized CRISPR therapy, which was developed to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Motional and Lyft are now offering robotaxi rides in Las Vegas.

Satellite mega constellations could bring the world online, but they're also a threat to astronomy. Can we study space and build in it, too?

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have developed mouse embryos, complete with organ structures, purely from stem cells.

Nature already has a secret way to combat climate change. What if we could harness it?

After multiple delays, NASA’s new moon rocket — the Space Launch System — is finally on the launchpad ahead of its first test flight.

The FDA is making over-the-counter hearing aids available to Americans, potentially making the devices cheaper and more accessible.

Using collagen from pig skin, Swedish researchers created an artificial cornea that reversed blindness in 14 people.

Argentina’s black market for cash is embracing crypto — but it's not what crypto proponents expected.

Text-to-image AIs that draw whatever you describe in text are making it easy for anyone to create unique art online.

A Yale study focused on how photosynthesis works in the common weed purslane puts us closer to engineering crops resistant to climate change.

Elon Musk has confirmed he owns a foldable house made by Boxabl, a startup hoping its manufactured homes can help end the housing shortage.

Rather than causing “digital dementia,” storing important information in a digital device can actually improve memory.

A MIRA surgical robot is heading to the ISS in 2024 so developers can test its potential to help astronauts survive medical emergencies.

Yale’s OrganEx technology has been used to partially revive the organs of dead pigs an hour after their hearts stopped beating.

Using AI and analysis, Theator is helping surgeons improve how pilots and pro athletes do: by going to the tape.

The AI-powered Neural Sleeve electrically stimulates the leg muscles to help people with mobility issues walk faster and longer.

Solving the world’s greatest problems starts in one place: educating the leaders of tomorrow. This school is planning to do just that.

The three Astrobee robots aboard the ISS foreshadow a future in which autonomous bots are NASA astronauts’ partners in space.

A low-cost nasal spray co-developed by Oxford researchers could be the next powerful weapon against COVID-19.

MIT researchers have created an ultrasound sticker that can continuously monitor a person’s organs and tissues for up to 48 hours.

Through the largest analysis of commercial cannabis flower yet, Colorado researchers have found that the current labeling system falls short.

Inspired by the overachieving Ingenuity, NASA has updated the Mars Sample Return mission to include two new Mars helicopters.

Ideas to reduce the meat industry's impact on the environment include 3D-printed steaks, cultivated tiger meat, and potty-trained cows.

Harvard researchers have used a new method to crack the heart’s weird spiral muscle.

“I mean, it tastes just like beer, and I like beer.”

A new solar panel design can efficiently convert light into electricity, while still allowing almost 80% of incoming light to pass straight through.

Two years after laying off half of its staff, Magic Leap is back with a new pair of AR glasses, the enterprise-focused Magic Leap 2.

Exposure therapy is a reliable technique for overcoming irrational fears, but it currently suffers high patient dropout rates.

This personal wind turbine went viral. Can it be a real business?

GM, Pilot Company, and EVgo are building a new EV charging network comprising 2,000 stalls at up to 500 travel centers across the US.

The massive Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea is now home to 3D-printed reefs in a bid to boost biodiversity.

It wasn’t until landing on the asteroid Bennu that NASA learned its surface was more like a plastic ball pit than the relatively solid moon.

Mars Petcare has announced the opening of a massive biobank to study aging and pet diseases.

To create artificial gravity for off-world explorers, Japan plans to build spinning, cone-shaped facilities on the moon and Mars.

A new CRISPR system was far more effective and precise than CRISPR-Cas9 when tested in fruit flies.

No investments? No problems. Here’s how one man boot-strapped a tech start up and did 4 million in sales.

Flying low above the sea, “seagliders” from Boston-based company REGENT may be cruising Hawaii by 2025.

The world is overcoming the problem of renewable energy storage with batteries made of water, sand, and more.

A trial testing a new CRISPR-based treatment to lower cholesterol has officially kicked off in New Zealand.

Walmart has announced a deal to buy a fleet of delivery EVs from Canoo, with a pilot beginning in weeks.

Two pig-to-human heart transplants performed by surgeons at NYU Langone Health showed all the signs of success.

A common HIV drug could potentially be a Down syndrome treatment, improving cognition in mouse models of the condition.

The James Webb Space Telescope's first set of science images showcases the breadth of the observatory’s capabilities.

On July 11, 2022, the very first science image of the James Webb Space Telescope was unveiled to the world.

A new artificial photosynthesis technique could boost crop yields on existing farms or allow us to grow plants in new locations — like space.

The tech behind an AR shopping app helping grocery store customers find items could one day help you navigate airports, museums, and more.

NIAID researchers have begun a phase 1 trial of a new universal vaccine candidate that was promising in animal challenge studies.

Yale researchers have conducted a small study finding DMT is safe and tolerable enough for more research.

Stanford researchers have developed a new technique that allowed three children to receive kidney transplants without immunosuppressants.

Researchers observed an ultra-rare particle interaction that reveals the half-life of a xenon-124 atom to be 18 sextillion years.

Mojo Vision’s smart contact lens has finally made the leap to human testing, bringing the future of AR a major step closer.

Cement production currently accounts for 8% of global carbon emissions.

A first-of-its-kind quantum simulator could lead to the creation of never-before-seen materials powered by quantum phenomena.

University of Oregon researchers have discovered that simple acts like drawing shades during peak sun and opening windows at night may help save lives during heatwaves.

Solar car startup Aptera has purchased a factory where its vehicles will be carried from station to station by autonomous robots.

Each organization is helping people to prepare for and succeed in our fast-changing world. 

GoodCell wants patients to store the cells that can become stem cells for possible use later in life.

A raft of “space bubbles” could be used to reverse global warming, according to an MIT group's solar geoengineering proposal.

Entomologist Naoki Yamanaka has an idea for how to handle mosquitoes: What if we just stop them from growing up?

Ukrainian startup Promin Aerospace is developing a “self-devouring” rocket built from a material that its engine can burn as fuel.

To significantly scale up offshore wind turbines, SUMR researchers are testing a design inspired by the flexibility of palm trees.

Cloud labs which run experiments with robots remotely may make science more efficient, replicable, and accessible.

How a poker prodigy “accidentally” created a booming lettuce company.

Autonomous ships like the Prism Courage could make the seas safer, while also making shipping cleaner and more efficient.

An inhaled vaccine outperformed a nasal spray in an animal study, suggesting that the delivery method could deserve more attention.

Pregnancy bestows on babies enhanced antibodies that can protect against a broader range of disease. Now, we know how.

University of Leeds researchers have identified a compound in mosquito saliva as a potential target to protect against multiple viruses.

Nimbus is now taking pre-orders for its compact electric vehicle, which splits the difference between scooter and car.