Launching that Roadster may have just been target practice.

Elon Musk really, really wants to nuke Mars

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Elon Musk tweeted "Nuke Mars!" on Thursday, likely to double down on his ill-advised dream of terraforming the Red Planet through nuclear strikes.

Elon Musk Really, Really Wants to Nuke Mars

He's tweeting again.

Who’s a ‘Good Boy?’ Astro, FAU’s Smart Robodog That’s Who

What has big ambitions and a cold dead stare?

This Boston Dynamics-esque bot has horrifying, human-like eyes

Looking Ruff

“Astro” the robodog promises many things, but… its face… Researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) set out with an ambitious task, to build a robodog which combined all the best parts of Siri, 3D-printing, and robots like Boston Dynamics SpotMini. Unfortunately, Astro’s engineers added an extra component to the bot, horrible […]

This Boston Dynamics-Esque Bot Has Horrifying, Human-Like Eyes

It looks like it's wearing the eyes of its last victim.

The company's timing really couldn't be worse.

Amazon claims Rekognition can now detect fear

Fear Factor

Amazon claims its Rekognition software can now detect fear on a person's face, as well as provide a better estimate of their age.

Amazon Claims Rekognition Can Now Detect Fear

The facial recognition tech has also gotten better at estimating ages, Amazon says.

The GoRelax acupressure mat is the stress reliever you've been waiting for.

This powerful acupressure mat obliterates stress in just 15 minutes a day

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A short daily massage with the innovative GoRelax acupressure mat can provide deep relaxation, increased blood circulation, and reduced tension.

This Powerful Acupressure Mat Obliterates Stress in Just 15 Minutes a Day

Say hello to the specially-engineered GoRelax stress-busting massage mat.  

It features the best of Futurism Cartoons, along with 80 new images.

Futurism's new 'Cartoons From Tomorrow' book is a 'wry and often ingenious' look at our high-tech world

The new Cartoons from Tomorrow book from Futurism features the best of Futurism Cartoons along with 80 all new satirical comics.

Futurism’s New ‘Cartoons From Tomorrow’ Book Is a ‘Wry and Often Ingenious’ Look at Our High-Tech World

Pre-order your copy today.

And each one contains 12 million galaxies.

Scientists found a way to create millions of virtual universes

Universe Machine

Using a supercomputer, scientists simulated 8 million virtual universes — and discovered something new about galactic evolution in the process.

Scientists Found a Way to Create Millions of Virtual Universes

Their study contradicts what we thought we knew about galactic evolution.

The robots will be on duty 24/7, say officials.

China deploys its first robot traffic police

Robo Cops

A Chinese city has deployed police robots to help human officers deal with traffic problems, marking another way the nation is using tech to maintain order.

China Deploys Its First Robot Traffic Police

The bots are helping human officers maintain order on Chinese roads.

Russia is not the only nation interested in constructing floating nuclear power plants.

Russia is floating a nuclear power plant across the Arctic

Floating Chernobyl

Russia's massive floating nuclear power plant is destined to make its way across the Arctic Ocean to supply electricity to a remote eastern region.

Russia Is Floating a Nuclear Power Plant Across the Arctic

Opponents call it a "Chernobyl on ice" and "nuclear Titanic."

Riding in the shuttles felt unnerving but not unsafe.

We took a ride on NYC's first self-driving shuttle

Shuttle Butt

New York City is now home to a fleet of self-driving shuttles. Futurism decided to kick the tires and test them out when they launched.

We Took a Ride on NYC’s First Self-Driving Shuttle

New York City just got its first autonomous vehicles. Futurism was on the scene.

Yeah, they're a problem — but you don't need an assault weapon to solve it.

Assault rifles won't solve your feral hog problem, say scientists

Pig Heaven

Researchers published a study about the feral hog problem that is now a gun-control meme. They say assault rifles will do little to fight feral hogs.

Scientists Say Assault Rifles Won't Solve The Feral Hog Problem | Futurism

The timing of this new feral hog study really couldn’t be any better.

Assault Rifles Won’t Solve Your Feral Hog Problem, Say Scientists

Introducing The Langogo, the advanced AI pocket translator.

This incredible real-time voice language translator is also a global WIFI hotspot

The Langogo AI Pocket Language Translator is the realtime, voice translator that instandly translates 105 differnt languages and acts as a wifi hotspot.

This Incredible Real-Time Voice Language Translator Is Also a Global WIFI Hotspot

The Langogo uses advanced AI to tear down barriers between 105 languages and counting.

Experts say now is the time to invest in crypto, and eToro makes it easy

eToro is a simple, easy to use crypto trading platform that makes it easy to trade cyrptocurencies such as Bitcoin and others.

Experts Say Now Is the Time to Invest in Crypto, and eToro Makes It Easy

eToro's crypto trading platform will walk you through the process.

"...if AI is going to be how we're inventing things in the future, the whole intellectual property system will fail to work."

Scientists are trying to list AI as the inventor on a new patent

Recursive Inventions

Right now, AI algorithms can't be granted patents. The restriction originally served as a worker protection, but now it's creating a problem for engineers.

Scientists Are Trying to List AI as the Inventor on a New Patent

They say rules requiring that patents go to humans are outdated.

"If this works as well as it seems to, we need to do this now."

We have a cure for the deadliest form of tuberculosis

New Cure

Scientists found a less intensive, more effective cure against the most dangerous strain of tuberculosis, which infects 10 million every year.

We Have a Cure for the Deadliest Form of Tuberculosis

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/14/health/tuberculosis-xdr-tb-cure.html">Scientists Discover New Cure for the Deadliest Strain of Tuberculosis</a> [The New York Times]

More on tuberculosis: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/we-could-soon-have-a-cure-for-every-form-of-tuberculosis">We Could Soon Have a Cure for Every Form of Tuberculosis</a>

Rx/Medicines

Patients need to take five pills every day for six months.

The vaccine prompted an immune response in everyone who received it.

New chlamydia vaccine shows promise in first human trial

STIs Down

The first trial of a chlamydia vaccine in humans delivered promising results, with researchers already looking forward to the next steps.

New Chlamydia Vaccine Shows Promise In First Human Trial

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/sexual-health/first-chlamydia-vaccine-tested-humans-shows-early-promise-n1041386" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First chlamydia vaccine tested in humans shows early promise</a> [NBC News]

More on chlamydia: <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/stds-highest-rates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In the Future, We’ll All Have STDs. Just Like in the Past.</a>

"The research is still in its early days, but we're very happy."

"It’s obviously targeting me," claims a prominent biohacker.

New law requires “not for humans” label added to DIY CRISPR kits

DIY Not?

California just passed the first CRISPR law, and famous biohacker Josiah Zayner thinks he's the reason for the bill's creation.

New Law Requires “Not for Humans” Label Added to DIY CRISPR Kits

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614100/dont-change-your-dna-at-home-says-americas-first-crispr-law/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Don’t change your DNA at home, says America’s first CRISPR law</a> [MIT Technology Review]

More on Zayner: <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/biohacker-josiah-zayner-investigation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This DIY Biohacker Is Under Investigation</a>

Genetics

California doesn't want any more self-editors on its hands.

Preventative health on an app: U of T researchers measure blood pressure using a phone camera

Soon, you might not need a doctor to detect the silent killer.

New tech analyzes selfie videos to determine your blood pressure

Silent Killer

This new tech can determine a person's blood pressure by analyzing the hemoglobin under their facial skin in a short selfie video.

New Tech Analyzes Selfie Videos to Determine Your Blood Pressure

READ MORE: <a href="https://qz.com/1681818/a-selfie-based-blood-pressure-test-may-not-work-on-all-skin-types/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Selfie-based blood pressure readings could help equalize health care — if they work on all skin types</a> [Quartz]

More on blood pressure tech: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/new-sensor-monitor-blood-pressure-with-smartphone" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Sensor Lets You Monitor Blood Pressure With Your Smartphone</a>

Devices

It can see what's happening beneath your skin.

The samples were often taken from things like coffee cups, cigarettes, and the rims of water bottles.

Police are collecting DNA from people without telling them

Gene Police

The New York Police Department is growing a massive DNA database of thousands of genetic profiles, The New York Times reports.

Police Are Collecting DNA From People Without Telling Them

A 12-year-old had a sample of his DNA collected from a straw after talking to the police.

"When we first realized how thoroughly unusual SN2016iet is my reaction was 'whoa — did something go horribly wrong with our data?'"

This is the most brutal supernova in recorded history

Unusual Pyrotechnics

Scientists believe they spotted the supernova of the largest star to ever detonate, giving them a glimpse into the universe's past.

This Is the Most Brutal Supernova in Recorded History

It took scientists years to believe what they saw.

"Are you wearing..." "Harvard's robotic shorts? Yea. Yea, I am."

Scientists built robo-shorts to make walking easier

Servo Shorts

Researchers from Harvard's Wyss Institute developed a pair of stride-enhancing, wearable robotic shorts to make walking easier.

Scientists Built Robo-Shorts to Make Walking Easier

Harvard's stride-enhancing shorts could put an extra spring your step.

In February, Virgin Galactic's supersonic space plane, the VSS Unity, took off on its fifth test flight, soaring to a new record altitude of 51.4 miles.

Virgin Galactic unveils beautiful, luxurious spaceport lounge

Virgin Lounge

Virgin Galactic revealed on Thursday what its spaceport at its new New Mexico home looks like — a beautiful vision of the airport's space successor.

Virgin Galactic Unveils Luxurious Spaceport Lounge

This is where you'll wait to board a rocket to space — if you can afford it.

The speed limit even had to be lowered to 70 km/h because of rotting leaves.

Report: The world's first solar road is an absolute disaster

Solar Roadways

Three years later, the world's first solar road in France turned out to be an absolute disaster, as French newspaper Le Monde reports.

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