Peter Diamandis, founder and chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, thinks the human species is headed for an evolutionary transformation. The evolution of life has slowly unfolded over 3.5 billion years; but its pace has rapidly increased in recent years. Diamandis believes this heralds the next, exciting stages of human evolution.

Parallel universes are a staple of science fiction, but the notion originates in some very important cosmological theories that may help us understand our universe. And if parallel universes really do exist, could we ever travel to one?

A robotics engineer is pioneering the use of robotics for first responders. This new breed of machines could help save lives in situations where human responders are unable to safely reach victims.

There's been a lot of talk about globalization and immigration and the displacement of jobs, but the real threat is technological unemployment caused by automation. Some see in this a cause for fear; others see it as an opportunity and inevitable historic transition. Whatever the case, we're in for a bumpy ride.