The underground tunnel transports melted glacier ice for hundreds of miles in total darkness.

Scientists discover "Dark River" under Greenland

Hidden Valley

New radar maps and digital models reveal a massive underground valley beneath Greenland, including a thousand-mile-long "Dark River."

Scientists Discover “Dark River” Under Greenland

New maps reveal a vast underground river.

"There are different parallel universes where things are roughly the same, and each one is mathematically on a separate space-time manifold."

Paradox-free time travel possible with many parallel universes

Alternate Timelines

A pair of physicists have come up with a solution to the time travel paradox that requires a very large — but not infinite — number of parallel histories.

Paradox-Free Time Travel Possible With Many Parallel Universes

Would you step through a wormhole to a different timeline to kill Hitler?

"Just like real rabbits, our rabbit also carries its own blueprint."

This plastic bunny has DNA explaining how to make more bunnies

Buck Like Funnies

Scientists encoded instructions for creating a 3D-printed plastic bunny in DNA and then embedded the DNA right in the bunny itself.

This Plastic Bunny Has DNA Explaining How to Make More Bunnies

It could hold the key to solving the world's data storage problem.

NASA's Space Launch System has cost the agency many billions of dollars to develop.

After years of delays, NASA unveils its most powerful rocket

Better Late Than Never

After many years of delay, NASA has finally shown off its Space Launch System (SLS) that aims to ferry American astronauts to the Moon as soon as 2024.

After Years of Delays, NASA Unveils Its Most Powerful Rocket

The rocket is meant to ferry American astronauts to the Moon by 2024.

"No one has ever seen an active asteroid up close like this."

NASA baffled: asteroid Bennu keeps spitting out small rocks

Vomiting Rocks

a recent discovery about 1,600-foot space rock Bennu has scientists scratching their heads: it keeps spitting up small asteroid particles.

NASA Baffled: Asteroid Bennu Keeps Spitting Out Small Rocks

It would weed out potential partners with whom you might have unhealthy children.

Famous geneticist's dating app would match users based on DNA

Swab and Swipe

Geneticist George Church is creating a DNA-based dating app that matches people based on their likelihood of not passing genetic diseases to offspring.

Famous Geneticist’s Dating App Would Match Users Based on DNA

He thinks it could lead to the elimination of all genetic diseases.

It left behind signs that it had gobbled the meteorite even after death.

Organism that eats meteorites could help us find alien life

Space Munchies

Scientists found that a single-celled organism could live off of materials from meteorites, which could help in our hunt to find alien life in space.

Organism That Eats Meteorites Could Help Us Find Alien Life

It could help us identify the "fingerprints" of life on other planets.

The lawsuit could expose exactly how much horrific content moderators see on a daily basis.

Former content moderators sue Facebook for giving them PTSD

Beyond Disturbing

Twelve former Facebook content moderators have filed a lawsuit alledging that the work gave them post-traumatic stress disorder.

Former Facebook Content Moderators Sue For PTSD | Futurism

"You would wake up, and you’re remembering the video of someone machine-gunning people in the Middle East somewhere..."

Former Content Moderators Sue Facebook for Giving Them PTSD

5 New Discoveries from NASA's Parker Solar Probe

"Our little spacecraft is soldiering through brutal conditions to send home startling and exciting revelations."

Scientists mystified: Sun's magnetic field appears to be flipping

IRL Icarus

Four new papers reveal new findings from NASA's Parker Solar Probe that could rewrite the way we understand the way stars are born, evolve, and die.

Scientists Mystified: Sun’s Magnetic Field Appears to be Flipping

"Getting data at the source is already revolutionizing our understanding of our own star."

"We should have been on this 10 years ago and we didn't see it coming."

SpaceX’s satellite constellation could hide killer asteroids

Blind Spot

Detecting killer asteroids could become more difficult for astronomers as SpaceX adds more satellites to its Starlink constellation.

SpaceX’s Satellite Constellation Could Hide Killer Asteroids

If you can't see a dangerous space rock, how can you stop it?

Cybertruck aerodynamics - Whats going on?!!!

A car's drag coefficient isn't everything.

Elon Musk: Cybertruck aerodynamics could be "insane"

Air Slicer

Elon Musk tweeted that "with extreme effort," Cybertruck aerodynamics could hit an extremely low drag coefficient that'd be "insane for a truck."

Elon Musk: Cybertruck Aerodynamics Could be “Insane”

There's a lot we still don't know about Tesla's controversial truck.

It may be giving hackers a window right into your home.

FBI warns that your new smart TV could be used to spy on you

Home Hack

A new FBI blog post warns that hackers could use your smart TV to spy on you through the camera or by accessing your internet router.

FBI Warns That Your New Smart TV Could Be Used to Spy on You

The Feds also have a few suggestions for protecting your privacy.

Save big on these interesting, innovative products without leaving the house.

Cyber Monday 2019 is almost here, and these are Futurism's favorite deals

Brands We Love

Cyber Monday 2019 is almost here, so we've compiled our favorite deals and discounts on interesting and innovative products you'll love.

Cyber Monday 2019 Is Here, and These Are Futurism’s Favorite Deals

Why fight the crowds? Save big from the comfort of home.

Larry Page's money is going toward universal flu vaccine research, along with free shots for schoolchildren.

The co-founder of Google is quietly trying to cure the flu

Final Flu Shot

Larry Page, Google co-founder and former CEO, has been quietly funneling millions of dollars into charities that fund flu vaccine research and distribution.

The Co-Founder of Google Is Quietly Trying to Cure the Flu

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/11/21011097/universal-flu-vaccine-larry-page-google-cofounder-funding-private-foundation">Larry Page is quietly funding efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine</a> [The Verge]

More on the flu: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/2020-flu-season-quirky-start">2020 Flu Season off to Quirky Start, Also Affects Seals</a>

Treatments

Larry Page is funding research toward a universal vaccine.

The government is looking at raising retirement age to 70.

The elderly in Japan are using exoskeletons to delay retirement

Robo Seniors

Older folks in Japan are using exoskeletons to help them do their jobs as they are spending more of their lives in the workforce, as New Scientist reports.

The Elderly in Japan are Using Exoskeletons to Delay Retirement

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/2226447-people-in-japan-are-wearing-exoskeletons-to-keep-working-as-they-age/">People in Japan are wearing exoskeletons to keep working as they age</a> [New Scientist]

More on exoskeletons: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/paralyzed-us-veteran-exoskeleton-marathon">Paralyzed US Veteran Uses Exoskeleton to Complete a Marathon</a>

Robotics/Prosthetics

"The father is in his 70s and was supposed to retire but is still working with our muscle suit."

This year's flu season has thrown researchers a bit of a curve ball.

2020 flu season off to quirky start, also affects seals

Seal Flu?

We're solidly into the beginning of the 2019-2020 flu season and so far it's proving to be an unusual one as atypical strains of flu virus are turning up.

2020 Flu Season Off to Quirky Start, Also Affects Seals

READ MORE: <a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/12/this-years-flu-season-is-off-to-an-early-unusual-start-cdc-says/">Unusual type of flu virus is dominating early start to this year’s flu season</a>

More on Influenza: <a href="https://futurism.com/its-been-a-century-since-the-1918-flu-pandemic-were-still-not-rid-of-the-virus">In 1918 We Faced the Flu Pandemic. Today, We’re Still Fighting the War.</a>

Developments

Thankfully early testing suggests this year's flu vaccine seems to cover the dominant viral strain.

The model "improved ADHD detection performance considerably" while analyzing a data set of 973 participants.

This AI can detect ADHD better than humans

ADHD AI

A team of researchers used a type of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict ADHD in patients by having it analyze magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

This AI Can Detect ADHD Better than Humans

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/rson-aib120919.php">Artificial intelligence boosts MRI detection of ADHD</a> [Radiological Society of North America]

More on AI: <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/roleplaying-ai-game-dungeon-master">This Roleplaying AI Makes a Great Dungeon Master</a>

Neuroscience/Brain Science

The same approach could be applied to other neurological conditions as well.

CYBERTRUCK BUILD (Part 1: The Body)

Parts for the drive train were taken from a decommissioned golf cart.

Watch YouTubers build a functional half-scale Cybertruck

Kawaii

Tinkerers behind the YouTube account "The Hacksmith" are building a half-scale model of Tesla's recently announced Cybertruck.

Watch YouTubers Build a Functional Half-Scale Cybertruck, Because Why Not?

This Cybertruck will definitely fit into your garage.

The incredible map took NASA supercomputers a month to assemble.

Stare into the brutal maw of this barbarous neutron star

Star Map

For the first time, NASA built a complete map of the surface of a neutron star, giving astronomers a new resource as they try to understand the cosmos.

Stare Into the Brutal Maw of This Barbarous Neutron Star

NASA managed to map a neutron star's surface for the first time.

New Story + ICON + Échale | “3D Printed Housing for Those Who Need It Most”

"Once people see it in person, it’s no longer a crazy idea."

These adorable 3D-printed houses could solve homelessness

Printer Power

Nonprofit New Story has unveiled the first 3D-printed houses in what will eventually be a community boasting 50 of the unique homes.

These Adorable 3D-Printed Houses Could Solve Homelessness

Each took just 24 hours to build using a massive 3D printer.

Scientists spot one of the most distant galaxies ever: MAMBO-9

Skipped 6-8

Scientists just spotted MAMBO-9. The ancient galaxy's light just reached Earth after a 13 billion year-long journey through space.

Scientists Spot One of the Most Distant Galaxies Ever: MAMBO-9

MAMBO-9 is a mind-bending 13 billion lightyears away.

Using a single controller, a soldier can operate three of the drones simultaneously.

Middle Eastern nation first to buy drone armed with machine gun

Killer Copter

Turkey's military expects to have its hands on the first Songars, a drone equipped with a machine gun, before the end of 2019.

Middle Eastern Nation First to Buy Drone Armed With Machine Gun

It can hit a human with every bullet from 200 meters away.

He want to inform people, not twist their arms.

Geneticist says his DNA dating app isn’t *really* eugenics

Eugenics Lite

Geneticist George Church created an FAQ for his in-development DNA dating app to address comparisons to the notorious eugenics movement.

Scientists Discover “Dark River” Under Greenland

New maps reveal a vast underground river.

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