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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 Photo: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek Via Getty Images * 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 Photo: Loop Images/UIG Via Getty Images * The first "artificial pancreas" for people with type 1 diabetes will hit the marketThe "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 Photo: VintageMedStock/Getty Images * window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); * 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 Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images * 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 Photo: Bethany Clarke/Getty Images * The first "human head transplant" may occurSergio Canavero, an Italian neuroscientist, is preparing to perform the first human head transplant. The surgery is slated for 2017.Source: CBS News Photo: ALI YUSSEF/AFP/Getty Images * A new space raceBuzz 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 Photo: BRUCE WEAVER/AFP/Getty Images * window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); * Robot chefs will cook our foodMoley Robotics, a company that is building a robot chef capable of cooking 2,000 recipes, will begin selling in early 2017.Source: Time Photo: Moley Robotics * For the first time in a century, the U.S. will experience a "total solar eclipse."Source: Wall Street Journal Photo: Jamie Cooper/SSPL Via Getty Images * The Cassini spacecraft's 20-year mission will come to an endSince 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 Photo: De Agostini Picture Library/De Agostini/Getty Images * 2017 will be less hot than 2016While 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 of El Niño and the warming conditions it creates. Forecasters predict a 1.13°F drop in average temperatures.Source: Climatecentral.org Photo: David McNew/Getty Images * window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); * Hackers will use artificial intelligenceJames R. Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, said artificial intelligence will make life easier for everyone, even hackers.Source: New York Times Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images * The first HIV vaccine"PRO 140," a drug currently undergoing trials, will have "expected commercialization in 2017.”Source: HIVequal.org Photo: China Photos/Getty Images * More laptops will be able to double as tablets"It’s 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 Photo: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images * China's lunar mission will bring back moon samples for the first time in 40 yearsChina has scheduled an unmanned moon sample-return mission, known as Chang'e 5, for 2017.Source: Space.com Photo: Time Life Pictures/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images * window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); * 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 Photo: TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images * The first (real) images of the Milk Way's super-massive black holeA 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 of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.Source: BBC Photo: Universal History Archive/UIG Via Getty Images * window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-23', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 23', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); * Science and techDeepMind'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 2017The first baby with three parents will be bornA 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 * 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 * The first "artificial pancreas" for people with type 1 diabetes will hit the marketThe "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 * 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 * 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 * The first "human head transplant" may occurSergio 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 raceBuzz 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 * Robot chefs will cook our foodMoley 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 * The Cassini spacecraft's 20-year mission will come to an endSince 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 * 2017 will be less hot than 2016While 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 of El Niño and the warming conditions it creates. Forecasters predict a 1.13°F drop in average temperatures.Source: Climatecentral.org * Hackers will use artificial intelligenceJames 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 * More laptops will be able to double as tablets"It’s 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 * China's lunar mission will bring back moon samples for the first time in 40 yearsChina 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 * The first (real) images of the Milk Way's super-massive black holeA 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 of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.Source: BBC * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Image 1of/23 Caption Close Image 1 of 23 Science and tech DeepMind's AI recently acted aggressively when threatened in a computer game. Click through to see the top science and tech predictions for 2017 Science and tech DeepMind's AI recently acted aggressively when threatened in a computer game. Click through to see the top science and tech predictions for 2017 Image 2 of 23 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 less 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 ... more Photo: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek Via Getty Images Image 3 of 23 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 less 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. ... more Photo: Loop Images/UIG Via Getty Images Image 4 of 23 The first "artificial pancreas" for people with type 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 less The first "artificial pancreas" for people with type 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 ... more Photo: VintageMedStock/Getty Images Image 5 of 23 Image 6 of 23 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 less 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 ... more Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images Image 7 of 23 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 less 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 ... more Photo: Bethany Clarke/Getty Images Image 8 of 23 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 Photo: ALI YUSSEF/AFP/Getty Images Image 9 of 23 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 less 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 ... more Photo: BRUCE WEAVER/AFP/Getty Images Image 10 of 23 Image 11 of 23 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 Photo: Moley Robotics Image 12 of 23 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 Photo: Jamie Cooper/SSPL Via Getty Images Image 13 of 23 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 less 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 ... more Photo: De Agostini Picture Library/De Agostini/Getty Images Image 14 of 23 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 of El Niño and the warming conditions it creates. Forecasters predict a 1.13°F drop in average temperatures. Source: Climatecentral.org less 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 of El Niño and the warming ... more Photo: David McNew/Getty Images Image 15 of 23 Image 16 of 23 Hackers will use artificial 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 use artificial intelligence James R. Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, said artificial intelligence will make life easier for everyone, even hackers. Source: New York Times Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Image 17 of 23 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 Photo: China Photos/Getty Images Image 18 of 23 More laptops will be able to double as tablets "It’s 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 less More laptops will be able to double as tablets "It’s becoming increasingly difficult to innovate on a traditional clamshell laptop design. Consequently, PC makers are putting most of their attention on ... more Photo: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images Image 19 of 23 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 Photo: Time Life Pictures/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images Image 20 of 23 Image 21 of 23 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 less 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 ... more Photo: TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images Image 22 of 23 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 of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Source: BBC less 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 ... more Photo: Universal History Archive/UIG Via Getty Images Image 23 of 23 Terrifyingly, Google's Artificial Intelligence acts aggressive when cornered 1 / 23 Back to Gallery 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. Each AI has the option of firing off a long laser beam to stun the other AI, giving one player ample time to collect more precious green apples. SELF-DRIVING: Ford puts $1 billion in stealth artificial intelligence startup IFRAME: https://www.youtube.com/embed/he8_V0BvbWg Terrifyingly, it takes almost no time for both AI to start zapping each other relentlessly in the name of green apples. "These results show that agents learn aggressive policies in environments that combine a scarcity of resources with the possibility of costly action," wrote DeepMind's researchers in a study examining the tests. In addition, scientists were able to change details in the game that would push the AI into being more or less likely to zap their apple-gathering partner. For example, scientists lowered the frequency at which apples spawned and also upped the stun time for each AI's laser, tweaks that resulted in a "highly aggressive" game. ALL IN: Texas Hold 'Em may be the next frontier in artificial intelligence On Friday, Apple announced that it has formally joined The Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society. Other members of the organization include: Amazon, Facebook, Google/Deep Mind, IBM and Microsoft. The Partnership on AI aims to advance the public understanding of artificial intelligence and create the best practices for it It plans to do research under an open license on areas such as ethics, privacy, fairness, inclusivity, transparency and privacy. Media: Brandpoint While all of this may sound like an "Ex Machina" omen, there are people behind the scenes working to avoid a Skynet-style fate. When Google first purchased DeepMind in 2014 for $500 million, it agreed to set up an ethics and safety board as part of the deal. So far, Google has yet to say whose on the board or what exactly they do, but hopefully they've paid attention to what happens when their AI is up against the ropes. Click through above to see the top science and tech predictions for 2017. 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