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Can we decentralize the internet?
A decentralized internet could make the internet faster and less vulnerable to censorship.
We're floating in 6,000 tons of junk
There's a lot of trash in outer space. We need to clean it up before it becomes unusable.
Beyond COVID: mRNA vaccines may treat cancer and more
The technology used to make the COVID-19 vaccine could be used to treat other diseases too.
Geothermal energy is on the verge of a big breakthrough
Geothermal energy may be the key to bringing reliable, clean energy to the world.
Electric planes will bring cheaper flights and less CO2
Electric aviation would mean less CO2 emissions and cheaper airfare — but batteries still aren't powerful enough to compete with fuel-filled commercial jets.
These futuristic sensors will allow cars to see through fog
Quantum sensors will transform self-driving cars, medical imaging, and more.
A gene drive could wipe out mosquitoes. But what if we want to turn it off?
Gene drives could wipe out malaria. It's risky, but scientists say it's getting safer.
We can grow 60% more food by hacking photosynthesis
By improving photosynthesis, we can get more food from our farmland.
Fusion-powered spaceships could take us into deep space
Fusion could make frequent trips into deep space possible.
This Canadian startup wants to make our buildings out of CO2
Carbon capture technology is here, but how do we make it feasible?