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Kids Tell Us What They Think 2050 Will Be Like
We spoke to kids aged 8 to 11. They're still looking forward to flying skateboards.
How to “Career-Cushion” and Protect Yourself From a Recession
It’s time to quietly set up that Plan B, while you (hopefully) continue to make money from your day job.
Scientists Predict that Humanity Could Harness Earth's Energy by 2371
When will humans harness all Earth's available energy? In about 300 years, according to a new study.
This Company Is Selling a Futuristic Gauss Gun for $3,375
For just under $4 grand, you can own a bulky gun that will launch a metal rod across the room about as fast as a BB gun.
What Can I Be Hopeful About in the 2020s?
It’s difficult to avoid pessimism in a lethargic, shell-shocked, post-pandemic world. So I turned to the experts.
Researchers Think Megastructures Can Help Seed Life Throughout the Galaxy
When you think of "conservation," you probably don't imagine blowing up Jupiter and building an energy-harvesting megastructure.
OK, What Is Room-Temperature Superconducting and Will It Change Everything?
It's been 100 years since a Dutch physicist discovered superconductivity, and recent discoveries show we're closer than ever to developing potentially world-changing technology.
Can Robots Help People With Their Mental Health?
A study found that most think robots can support their mental health better than people, but experts say there are crucial human qualities technology can’t replicate.
Japan Could Have Flying Taxis by 2023
These air taxis are battery-powered and could be more environmentally sustainable than other aircraft.
The 20 Songs That Got Us Through May
A stellar Megan Thee Stallion x UGK mashup and new tracks from Dehd and Kehlani helped us cope during this particularly heavy month.
VR Dining, Gift-Delivering Meals, Social Bubbles: The Future of Eating Out
What will going out to eat post-pandemic look like in a country that loves to get together in large numbers to feast? We asked industry insiders.