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DeepMind's AI recently acted aggressively when threatened in a computer game.

Click through to see the top science and tech predictions for 2017

DeepMind's AI recently acted aggressively when threatened in a computer game.

Click through to see the top science and tech predictions for 2017

LIST: The biggest science and tech predictions for 2017

The first baby with three parents will be born

A new fertility technique allows doctors to replace defective DNA found within a mother's egg with the DNA from another female donor. The result is a baby born with the DNA of two mothers. The first three-parent baby may potentially be born around Christmas of 2017.

Source: The Telegraph

LIST: The biggest science and tech predictions for 2017

The first baby with three parents will be born

A new fertility technique allows doctors to replace defective DNA found within a mother's egg with the DNA

Scientists will discover the truth behind "dark matter"

Dark matter, a mysterious type of matter that makes up a little more than a quarter of the universe, is several experiments away from being detected.Dr. Katherine Freese, an expert in the field of dark matter, says 2017 may be the year "the 80-year-old dark matter puzzle will finally be solved."

Source: NBC

Scientists will discover the truth behind "dark matter"

Dark matter, a mysterious type of matter that makes up a little more than a quarter of the universe, is several experiments away from being

The first "artificial pancreas" for people withtype 1 diabetes will hit the market

The "MiniMed 670G," an FDA-approved artificial pancreas, will monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin doses. It is set to be available by Spring 2017.

Source: CBS News

The first "artificial pancreas" for people withtype 1 diabetes will hit the market

The "MiniMed 670G," an FDA-approved artificial pancreas, will monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin doses. It is set to be

Genetically modified mosquitoes might be released to fight Zika in the U.S.

A company that creates genetically modified mosquitoes that have their offspring die when they mate with wild female mosquitos, may begin trials in Florida in 2017.

Source: NPR

Genetically modified mosquitoes might be released to fight Zika in the U.S.

A company that creates genetically modified mosquitoes that have their offspring die when they mate with wild female mosquitos, may

Costumer service will depend on social media more

"Social messaging channels such as Facebook Messenger and Twitter Direct Message are becoming increasingly important tools for brand engagement and customer service resolution. Big brands are already seeing a major shift from public posts to private messages."

Source: Inc

Costumer service will depend on social media more

"Social messaging channels such as Facebook Messenger and Twitter Direct Message are becoming increasingly important tools for brand engagement and customer

The first "human head transplant" may occur

Sergio Canavero, an Italian neuroscientist, is preparing to perform the first human head transplant. The surgery is slated for 2017.

Source: CBS News

The first "human head transplant" may occur

Sergio Canavero, an Italian neuroscientist, is preparing to perform the first human head transplant. The surgery is slated for 2017.

Source: CBS News

A new space race

Buzz Aldrin, the second human on the moon, told NBC and Americans to "get ready for intense competition in the development of human spaceflight systems." He said the space race will lead to "technical and business innovations we don't yet appreciate or understand."

Source: NBC

A new space race

Buzz Aldrin, the second human on the moon, told NBC and Americans to "get ready for intense competition in the development of human spaceflight systems." He said the space race will lead to

Robot chefs will cook our food

Moley Robotics, a company that is building a robot chef capable of cooking 2,000 recipes, will begin selling in early 2017.

Source: Time

Robot chefs will cook our food

Moley Robotics, a company that is building a robot chef capable of cooking 2,000 recipes, will begin selling in early 2017.

Source: Time

For the first time in a century, the U.S. will experience a "total solar eclipse."

Source: Wall Street Journal

For the first time in a century, the U.S. will experience a "total solar eclipse."

Source: Wall Street Journal

The Cassini spacecraft's 20-year mission will come to an end

Since arriving at Saturn in 2004, Cassini has provided scientists with valuable data and images. NASA said the Cassini mission will end on September 15, 2017, when the spacecraft plunges into Saturn's atmosphere to burn.

Source: NASA

The Cassini spacecraft's 20-year mission will come to an end

Since arriving at Saturn in 2004, Cassini has provided scientists with valuable data and images. NASA said the Cassini mission will end on September

2017 will be less hot than 2016

While 2017 is still expected to be one of the hottest years on record because of climate change, it won't be as hot as 2016 due to the absence ofEl Nio and the warming conditions it creates. Forecasters predict a 1.13F drop in average temperatures.

Source: Climatecentral.org

2017 will be less hot than 2016

While 2017 is still expected to be one of the hottest years on record because of climate change, it won't be as hot as 2016 due to the absence ofEl Nio and the warming

Hackers will useartificial intelligence

James R. Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, said artificial intelligence will make life easier for everyone, even hackers.

Source: New York Times

Hackers will useartificial intelligence

James R. Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, said artificial intelligence will make life easier for everyone, even hackers.

Source: New York Times

The first HIV vaccine

"PRO 140," a drug currently undergoing trials, will have "expected commercialization in 2017.

Source: HIVequal.org

The first HIV vaccine

"PRO 140," a drug currently undergoing trials, will have "expected commercialization in 2017.

Source: HIVequal.org

More laptops will be able to double as tablets

"Its becoming increasingly difficult to innovate on a traditional clamshell laptop design. Consequently, PC makers are putting most of their attention on innovating around what the industry calls 2-in-1s, which feature a tablet-style design with an attachable keyboard."

Source: Time

More laptops will be able to double as tablets

"Its becoming increasingly difficult to innovate on a traditional clamshell laptop design. Consequently, PC makers are putting most of their attention on

China's lunar mission will bring back moon samples for the first time in 40 years

China has scheduled an unmanned moon sample-return mission, known as Chang'e 5, for 2017.

Source: Space.com

China's lunar mission will bring back moon samples for the first time in 40 years

China has scheduled an unmanned moon sample-return mission, known as Chang'e 5, for 2017.

Source: Space.com

Investments into artificial intelligence (AI) start ups will explode, but it might be a bust

"[Venture capitalist] will swarm startups in these spaces like sharks smelling chum in the water... Most of these startups will crash and burn without ever turning a profit. That said, a select few will drive truly deep innovation, and in doing so, reshape the world."

Source:Inc

Investments into artificial intelligence (AI) start ups will explode, but it might be a bust

"[Venture capitalist] will swarm startups in these spaces like sharks smelling chum in the water... Most of these

The first (real) images of the Milk Way's super-massive black hole

A network of nine telescopes around the globe are adding the finishing touches to their project: In early 2017, the telescopes will snap the first images ofSagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.

Source: BBC

The first (real) images of the Milk Way's super-massive black hole

A network of nine telescopes around the globe are adding the finishing touches to their project: In early 2017, the telescopes will snap the

Terrifyingly, Google's Artificial Intelligence acts aggressive when cornered

Being a sore loser is not an admired quality; especially when it's a sophisticated piece of artificial intelligence that's lashing out.

Researchers at DeepMind, Google's artificial intelligence lab, recently performed a number of tests by having its most complex AI play a series of a games with a version of itself.

In the first game, two AI agents, one red and one blue, scramble to see who can collect the most apples, or green squares.

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