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How to Prepare for the Robot Apocalypse (If You’re a Robot)
In the Netflix show The Mitchells vs. the Machines, robots are planning to blast all of humanity into outer space. How much time and...
Richard Branson Reaches Space on Virgin Galactic’s VSS...
The historic flight is only the second time that the rocket plane has carried people.
Richard Branson Reaches Space on Virgin Galactic's VSS...
The historic flight is only the second time that the rocket plane has carried people.
Mathematicians Prove Symmetry of Phase Transitions
At critical moments, rotational invariance is a universal property across many physical systems.
Iconic Yellowstone Park Faces Startling Climate Threats
A new report details global warming’s effect on the national park and its surroundings, including everything from its forests to the...
The Olympics Bars Fans, Pfizer Eyes Boosters, and More...
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
Why Scientists Love Making Robots Build Ikea Furniture
This robot can help a human assemble a bookcase by predicting what part they’ll want next and handing it over.
Prisoners, Doctors, and the Battle Over Trans Medical Care
Those who are incarcerated are suing for their right to gender confirmation surgery—if deemed necessary. Meet the psychiatrist who...
Mystery Solved: How Plant Cells Know When to Stop Growing
The discovery could have a profound effect on cell research for many species of plants and animals, as well as the future of crops.
Inmates, Doctors, and the Battle Over Trans Medical Care
Prisoners are suing for their right to hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgery—if deemed necessary. Meet the psychiatrist...
