Technology
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Strap in! The flying car is finally here
Are flying cars really the future? Last week, a car flew for 35 minutes between two airports before landing and driving off down the road. But are these inventions really that helpful?
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The bouncing robot heading for Mars
Do the best ideas come from nature? Scientists have developed a robot that can hop in the same way as a type of gazelle. It could soon be exploring parts of Mars other rovers cannot reach.
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Army experts: ‘UFOs really do exist’
Do aliens exist? A new report from the US military says that mysterious flying objects have been seen in our skies. But were they built by aliens – or is the truth closer to home?
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The mission uncovering secrets of the Moon
Would you like to live on the Moon? A new NASA spacecraft is heading to the dark side of the Moon. It could pave the way for new exploration – and future human trips deep into space.
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The luxury liner making flying green
Should airships replace planes? As more people become aware of the environmental impact of flying, one company has come up with an eco-friendly alternative that could change travel forever.
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New missions will look for life on Venus
Will we find life on our next-door planet? NASA is planning to send two missions to Venus by 2030. They hope to find proof that our neighbouring planet was once home to alien life.
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The plan to use drones to make it rain
Is it a good idea to meddle with nature? One of the world’s hottest countries has plans to use drones to control the weather. But some worry the experiment could have surprising effects.
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Robot art goes on display in London
Can machines be creative? Visitors are rushing to see self-portraits painted by a robot. Some say it could be the future of art. But others say only humans can be truly imaginative.
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The plan to build skyscrapers with trees
Are living cities a realistic way to fight climate change? A new design for a tower made of living trees has won a prize. It could change how we live – but might be too hard to build.
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The plan to power Mars by flying kites
Would life be better in space? Scientists say wind power could help astronauts create electricity while living on Mars. But some people are not sure if it is worth moving there at all.
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The joke money now making millions
Should memes be worth money? Dogecoin began as a funny cryptocurrency based on an internet meme. Now, it is making people millionaires. But some warn it could also be dangerous.
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The future cities that could save the planet
Can cities really fight climate change? Around the world, new neighbourhoods are being designed where you can get all you need within a 15-minute walk. They could help reduce emissions.
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Oxygen on Mars paves the way for human trips
Do humans have a right to move to Mars? A NASA rover has extracted oxygen from the air on Mars. It could make moving to the red planet much easier. But should we be going there at all?
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Introducing the first human-monkey cross
Is it wrong to meddle with nature? A new breakthrough might make it possible to grow human organs inside animals. It could save lives, but many people say it is unnatural – and even cruel.
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‘Gaming makes you smarter’ say experts
Is it really good for you? Research has found that people who play video games could have better vision and spatial awareness. But some people still warn gaming is a waste of time.