Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll says that clues in the small-scale structure of the universe point to the existence of numerous parallel worlds Source: Budget: 300 TECH

For the poorest 10% of women, life expectancy has declined. Mortality rates of those aged between 45 and 49 have increased as a result of suicide and substance abuse. Source: Budget: 320 TECH

Originally proposed by Mexican physicist Miguel Alcubierre in 1994, this concept for an FTL system is viewed by man as a highly theoretical (but possibly valid) solution to the Einstein field equations,

“The number of 1,000 years is actually an extremely conservative estimate.” Dr de Grey previously said longevity escape velocity is likely to be reached within 20 years. Asked if still believes this he

Vatican officials on Friday planned to release principles promoting the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), with the backing of Microsoft Corp and International Business Machines Corp as the first

Scientists at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Russia) have created a new type of solar panel based on hybrid material consisting of quantum dots (QDs) and photosensitive protein. The creators

Belcher's virus of choice is the M13 bacteriophage, a cigar-shaped virus that replicates in bacteria. Although it's not the only virus that can be used for nanoengineering, Belcher says it works well because

Tech giant IBM, in partnership with four other companies, is developing a prototype suitcase that will use artificial intelligence to help guide visually challenged people. The company is working with

Dataland illustrates the different facets of big data and artificial intelligence being unleashed by the world's most prolific data scientists. The film goes to Dublin where artificial intelligence is

A new wearable sensor could save the lives of heart-failure patients. The artificially intelligent technology helps doctors remotely detect critical changes days before a crisis occurs. It may even prevent

Embracing our eventual identity as techno homo sapiens will propel and compel us to be better prepared for the future. There are many ways we can do this, and there are many ways this is already happening

Earth might have a tiny new moon. On 19 February, astronomers at the Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona spotted a dim object moving quickly across the sky. Over the next few days, researchers at six more

On March 3rd, Starbucks will introduce a new Beyond Meat®, Cheddar and Egg Sandwich to its Canadian stores, alongside the launch of their new spring menu. It won’t be a test in certain markets; this meatless

Amazon opened a larger version of its cashierless grocery stores, called Go Grocery, in Seattle. The store is the latest example of Amazon’s effort to expand its physical retail footprint. Amazon has

Could we wake up one morning dumbstruck that a super-powerful AI has emerged, with disastrous consequences? Books like Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom and Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, as well as more recent

Scientists are divided over the extent to which European artificial intelligence research should be concentrated in a central facility as Brussels mulls creating a hub equivalent to Cern’s role in nuclear

From Alexa to facial recognition, there is a troubling lack of information about how data about us is being used I have a new servant who wakes me up in the morning and turns on the radio. Her name is

Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created and successfully flown the first ever ion-powered plane with no moving parts in the design. Sources: Proposed budget: 400 TECH

A bold mission by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to Mars' two moons, including a lander component for one of them, is all set to enter the development phase Budget: 390 TECH

Apple wants us all to dive into the metaverse. The company was awarded a patent for an extremely futuristic-sounding "bionic virtual meeting room." It outlines a system where two or more people