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In a new movie, COVID mutates and America is still locked down in 2024

Michael Bae

We just got our first look at an upcoming COVID movie called "Songbird," produced by the one and only Michael Bay — and it's a doozy.

In a New Movie, COVID Mutates and America Is Still Locked Down in 2024

Too soon?

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"The commentator had to apologize today as the camera kept on mistaking the ball for the linesman’s head."

Robot camera mistakes soccer ref's bald head for ball

Bald Assumptions

An AI-powered camera decided to follow the bald head of a linesman at a Scottish soccer game instead of the ball.

Robot Camera Mistakes Soccer Ref’s Bald Head For Ball

The hilarious shortcomings of artificial intelligence.

Crash landing space probes on icy comets can have a silver lining.

Final clues from derelict lander: Comet interior "extraordinarily soft"

Soft Boy

By analyzing the second 'touchdown' site on comet 67P by the Philae lander, ESA scientists were able to gain valauble insights into the nature of comets.

Final Clues From Derelict Lander: Comet Interior “Extraordinarily Soft”

The comet's interior is "fluffier than froth on a cappuccino, or the foam found in a bubble bath."

Consumer Reports: Tesla Autopilot "distant second" to GM's driver assistance

Car Talk

Consumer Reports has determined that Tesla's Autopilot driving assistance feature is "a distant second" to General Motors' Super Cruise.

Consumer Reports: Tesla Autopilot “Distant Second” to GM’s Driver Assistance

"The evidence is clear: If a car makes it easier for people to take their attention off the road, they’re going to do so."

For a while, astronomers have theorized their existence in Jupiter's massive, turbulent atmosphere.

NASA detects bright flashes of light on Jupiter

Ghosts of Jupiter

A team of NASA scientists has spotted strange flashes known as "transient luminous events" (TLEs) in the upper atmosphere of Jupiter.

NASA Detects Bright Flashes of Light on Jupiter

Events like these have never been observed on another world — until now.

So far, the rare molecule has only been spotted in clouds of gas between star systems.

NASA scientists spot "really unexpected" molecule in atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon

Titan Farts

Using the ALMA radio telescope in Chile, a team of NASA scientists spotted a highly unusual molecule in the atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.

NASA Scientists Spot “Really Unexpected” Molecule in Atmosphere of Saturn’s Largest Moon

It's tantalizing similar to the nucleobases of DNA and RNA — though, NASA took pains to point out, it's not necessarily a biosignature.

There's water on the Moon — but getting to it may be difficult.

There's one big problem with NASA's Moon water announcement

Moon Juice

Finding evidence of water on the Moon is a tantalizing prospect — but only meaningful insofar as we're able to actually make use of it.

There’s One Big Problem With NASA’s Moon Water Announcement

It's not time to celebrate just yet.

NASA's big Moon surprise is that lunar soil contains water

Breaking Water

Water has been confirmed for the first time on the sunlit surface of the Moon — not just limited to ice in shadows of craters.

NASA’s Big Moon Surprise Is That Lunar Soil Contains Water

This is incredible news for human settlements of the Moon.

NASA spacecraft grabbed too many asteroid chunks and now they're drifting into space

Rock Is Dead

OSIRIS-REx took such a big bite out of the surface of Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid, it's "mouth" is jammed open, with bits of asteroid rubble falling out.

NASA Spacecraft Grabbed Too Many Asteroid Chunks and Now They’re Drifting Into Space

OSIRIS-REx bit off more than it can chew.

"This planet is so intensely irradiated by its star that its temperature is over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit and its atmosphere could have evaporated entirely."

If the readings are right, there's something very strange about this exoplanet

Against All Odds

A team of astronomers from the University of Kansas have discovered evidence for an atmosphere around an extremely hot exoplanet — that shouldn't exist.

If the Readings Are Right, There’s Something Very Strange About This Exoplanet

"For the first time, we measured the light coming from this planet that shouldn't exist."

The world is going there eventually. This is how to find out if you can get to cheaper, better, cleaner energy first.

How to find out if solar is right for your home.

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Is solar energy right for your home? Find out the pros and cons with a free estimate from the experts at Understand Solar.

Wondering if Solar Energy Is Right for Your Home? Find Out for Free.

UnderstandSolar will give you solar energy pros and cons so you can see it's right for you.

Tesla Full Self Driving Beta Reaction

"It may do the wrong thing at the worst time, so you must always keep your hands on the wheel and pay extra attention to the road."

Tesla bros are freaking out right now about the new Full Self-Driving beta

Trolley Problem Enhanced

Tesla owners are freaked out by the new Full Self-Driving beta, which allows it to basically drive itself anywhere, including turns and traffic lights.

Tesla Bros Are Freaking Out Right Now About the New Full Self-Driving Beta

The result is a dashboard glittering with glowing, colored lines outlining everything the vehicle's neural network "sees."

"It's not gonna be easy, but I do believe that Starship offers the possibility of going and doing that and I'm really excited about it."

SpaceX president: Starship could help pick up space junk

Picking Up the Trash

According to a TIME interview with SpaceX's president and COO Gwynne Shotwell, Starship could be used to help dispose of "dead rocket bodies" in orbit.

SpaceX President: Starship Could Help Pick Up Space Junk

Starship could pick up "dead rocket bodies," she says, to help with Earth's space debris problem.

"Patients go home in a couple of days. And it’s plug-and-play."

Brain-computer interface doesn't even need to touch the brain

Neural Eavesdropping

A new brain-computer interface doesn't actually touch the brain or require open-skull surgery. Rather, it snakes through the jugular vein and listens in.

New Brain-Computer Interface Doesn’t Even Need to Touch the Brain

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/a-new-way-to-plug-a-human-brain-into-a-computer-via-veins/">A New Way to Plug a Human Brain Into a Computer: via Veins</a> [Wired]

More on Synchron: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/noninvasive-neural-implant-clinical-trials">This Neural Implant Accesses Your Brain Through the Jugular Vein</a>

Neuroscience/Brain Science

So what if it needs a little hole in the jugular?

Masks and ventilation help, but someone always ends up getting sick.

Visualization shows likelihood of COVID-19 spread in bars, homes, and classrooms

*Cough*

A series of visualizations show how the dangers of indoor COVID-19 transmission can be mitigated but not eliminated with masks and ventilation.

Visualization Shows Likelihood of COVID-19 Spread in Bars, Homes, Classrooms

READ MORE: <a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-28/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air.html">A room, a bar and a classroom: how the coronavirus is spread through the air</a> [El País]

More on indoor transmission: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/trump-exposed-people-covid">Trump Exposed Countless People to COVID-19 After Learning he Might Have it</a>

Studies

Indoor spaces are dangerous, but masks and ventilation can help.

Two other top military officials also tested positive earlier this month.

Space Force's second-in-command general has COVID

Remember the Pandemic?

General David Thompson, the Space Force's second in command has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Politico.

Space Force’s Second-in-Command General Has COVID

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/28/space-force-no-2-coronavirus-433538">Space Force&#8217;s No. 2 officer tests positive for Covid-19</a> [Politico]

More on COVID: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/trump-covid-head">Trump&#8217;s Head of COVID Testing Says Trump Is Totally Wrong About COVID Testing</a>

Developments

"The U.S. Space Force remains operationally ready to answer the Nation’s call."

"It's not just a function of testing. Yes, we're getting more cases identified. But the cases are actually going up. And we know that too because hospitalizations are going up."

Trump's head of COVID testing says Trump is totally wrong about COVID testing

Actually, No

Contrary to what Trump has been insisting for the whole pandemic, the surge in new coronavirus cases has nothing to do with how many tests are administered.

Trump’s Head of COVID Testing Says Trump Is Totally Wrong About COVID Testing

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.axios.com/coronavirus-case-surge-trump-5cf102c0-89e0-4fb7-8b61-05cf92f6f14f.html">Trump&#8217;s testing czar: COVID surge &#8220;is real&#8221; and not just caused by more tests</a> [Axios]

More on COVID-19: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/third-wave-covid19-crashing-over-united-states-right-now">A Third Wave of COVID-19 Is Crashing Over the United States Right Now</a>

Well, this is awkward.

"We are in conversations with a number of extremely well-known content creators where we would bundle a portal but will also have dedicated and exclusive content."

Hologram "portals" let you beam yourself into video calls

We Get Signal

The hologram strat up PORTL Hologram made a doorway-sized device that can transmit holograms as new, immersive form of video calls.

This “Portal” Lets You Beam a Hologram of Yourself Into Video Calls

Get ready to beam a hologram version of yourself into a friend's home — or vice versa!

Starlink terms of service demands that users "recognize Mars as a free planet"

Blue Mars

Upon digging through Starlink's terms of service, eagle-eyed beta testers discovered they were signing up for a lot more than they might have thought.

Starlink Terms of Service Demands That Users “Recognize Mars as a Free Planet”

"Accordingly, Disputes will be settled through self-governing principles, established in good faith, at the time of Martian settlement."

"Making diamonds from nothing more than the sky, from the air we breathe — is a magical, evocative idea — it’s modern alchemy."

This guy is creating actual diamonds from reclaimed CO2

Ethical Proposal

A british company is manufacturing diamonds out of atmospheric CO2 and rainwater in an attempt to reverse environmental damage.

This Guy Is Creating Actual Diamonds From Reclaimed CO2

"We don't need to mine the earth to have diamonds, we can mine the sky."

At the very least, Apophis will be visible with the naked eye.

There's a chance this giant asteroid will smash Earth in 2068

Wanna Smash?

Astronomers can't definitively rule out the chance that the "God of Chaos" asteroid Apophis crashes into Earth when it returns in 2068.

There’s a Chance This Giant Asteroid Will Smash Earth in 2068

The probability is low, but the consequences would be catastrophic.

SpaceX had to replace two rocket engines.

Historic SpaceX astronaut launch delayed due to "nail polish" hiccup

Nail Polish Remover?

SpaceX had to delay the upcoming Crew Dragon astronaut launch because of a tiny lacquer issue with two of the Falcon 9 rocket engines.

Historic SpaceX Astronaut Launch Delayed Due to “Nail Polish” Hiccup

Better safe than sorry.

Chinese "Iron Man" flies in homemade flying suit

The jetpack can reportedly fly to an altitude of 200 meters and cover five to ten kilometers.

Hey Elon Musk, hire this guy in China who built his own amazing jetpack suit

Acquisition 

A man from China called Liu Dongsheng has built a working jetpack suit over two years, for just over $100,000 total, according to state news.

Hey Elon Musk, Hire This Guy in China Who Built His Own Amazing Jetpack Suit

Hear us out.

"A lot of people talk about climate emergency but never talk about light pollution."

City uses satellite to measure wasted energy

Shine Bright

Images taken from satellites reveal that a massive amount of electricity is being wasted just to illuminate cities overnight.