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Elon Musk: First Commercial Crew Test Will Be “Especially Dangerous”
Off-World

Elon Musk: First Commercial Crew Test Will Be “Especially Dangerous”

It will be a critical flight for SpaceX and NASA.

Tesla has officially kicked off construction on the Shanghai Gigafactory designed to help the company increase sales in the world's largest EV market.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Celebrates Start of Shanghai Gigafactory Construction

The factory could help increase Tesla sales in the world's largest EV market.

A new FDA-approved food coating can double a vegetable's shelf life. It may help reduce the $2 trillion cost and carbon emissions of food waste.
Food

Edible Coating Can Keep Food Fresh Longer and Cut Down on Waste

Food waste costs trillions of dollars and drives climate change.

A former brigadier-general of the Canadian Armed Forces says that the country should start its own Space Force, similar to the one proposed in the U.S.
Space Force

Former General: Canada Should Start Its Own Space Force

But a Canadian politician opposes the "militarization of space."

According to CNET, Tesla is testing cold weather electric vehicles at a "secure facility" about two hours from Fairbanks, Alaska.
Tesla

Tesla Tests EVs in Freezing Cold at “Secure Facility” in Alaska

They company had never let a journalist visit the facility — until now.

According to a new theory, the Big Bang also generated a second "anti-universe" that extended backwards in time, like a mirror image of our own.
Physics

New Theory: “Mirror Image” of Our Universe Existed Before Big Bang

A bizarre theory could explain dark matter.

Jellyfish have been around for a half billion years. Now, pollution and climate change are allowing them to take over and choke the oceans.
Climate Change

Jellyfish Thrive on Pollution and Climate Change. Now They’re Taking Over

The slimy villains are even shutting down power plants.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed on Twitter yesterday that the first test of the Starship could take place in as little as four weeks.
Starship

Elon Musk: First Starship Test Could Be in Four Weeks

The Starship is a key part of Musk's vision for interplanetary transportation.

A new type of implant could improve bladder control in people.
Health & Medicine

A New Implant Uses Light to Improve Bladder Control

The device could offer relief to millions of people.

An artist's depiction of what Excitons look like in advanced electronics
Physics

A Physics Breakthrough Could Lead to a New Generation of Advanced Electronics

“We are witnessing the emergence of a totally new field of study."

Sound waves depicting the use of Microsoft's silent voice command technology
Future Society

Microsoft Patents “Silent” Voice Command Technology

The company wants you to chat with Cortana in public.

This Company is Ready to Fight Back Against Climate Change and “Fix the Planet”
Climate Change

This Company is Ready to Fight Back Against Climate Change and “Fix the Planet”

This tech-focused business is tackling the problems that plague humanity

A SpaceX Crew Dragon space craft sits atop a Falcon 9 rocket
Crew Dragon

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Goes Vertical for First Test Launch

Like a gem on a crown.

Tiny satelietes could help stabilize massive space telescopes.
Off-World

Tiny Satellites Could Be “Guide Stars” for Massive Space Telescopes

CubeSats with lasers could guide our gaze into the cosmos.

Researchers have found that cells that naturally help fight the inflammation caused by multiple sclerosis originate in the gut.
Health & Medicine

New Research Could Stop Multiple Sclerosis in Its Tracks

One of our body's natural defenses could help end the often-debilitating disease.

A plastic part broke off the Ocean Cleanup Project's device, which was intended to capture ocean plastic. But the project's CEO remains undeterred.
Environment

Plastic Part Breaks Off Device Intended to Capture Ocean Plastic

The Ocean Cleanup Project is having a bad month.

Amazon gas stations would give the company a way to generate revenue and improve its delivery network — all while collecting more consumer data.
Finance

Finance Expert: Amazon Should Open Gas Stations

And he makes a compelling argument.

According to a new World Bank automation report, fears that robots will cause widespread job losses are largely unfounded — but not everyone agrees.
Future Society

World Bank: Fears of a Robot Takeover Are “Unfounded”

"This fear is not supported by the evidence so far.”

See China’s Lunar Rover Set Off Across the Far Side of the Moon
Moon

See China’s Lunar Rover Set Off Across the Far Side of the Moon

It has a long journey ahead.

An upcoming galactic collision could wake the Milky Way's black hole and fling our solar system into intergalactic space, according to new research.
Off-World

Galactic Collision Could Fling Our Solar System Into Intergalactic Space

The collision "could knock us out of the Milky Way."