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Chinese scientists want to build a magnetic launch system that spins up and then throws cargo from the Moon's surface to Earth.
Moon

Chinese Scientists Working on Magnetic Launch System to Fling Cargo From Moon’s Surface Back to Earth

It's got a swing like a hammer.

New findings from a long-term study found that Zepbound and Mounjaro almost completely eliminates the risk of developing diabetes.
RX and Medicine

Taking Mounjaro Reduces Risk of Developing Diabetes by 94 Percent in Three-Year Trial

This is massive news.

Researchers have found that a shocking amount of microplastics are ending up in our brains, "pretty alarming" results.
Developments

A Shocking Percentage of Our Brains Are Made of Microplastics, Scientists Find

"It is now imperative to declare a global emergency."

Eminem included an affiliate link to the much-criticized online health platform BetterHelp in his latest music video.
Health & Medicine

Eminem Slaps Affiliate Link for Much-Criticized Teletherapy Startup on End of New Video

"I wish Em did more research on BetterHelp before advertising it."

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck on board the ISS or months now. They've since taken up gardening.
NASA

Stranded Astronauts Have Taken Up Gardening, NASA Says

Gotta keep busy somehow.

Streaming service Disney+ gave parents a big fright this summer when it started integrating Hulu content — including "American Horror Story."
Future Society

Parents Annoyed When Disney+ Starts Showing Kids “American Horror Story”

"I'm surprised they haven't figured out the sweet spot of kids who want to watch 'Frozen' and 'Empire Strikes Back' but not true-crime shows about bayou murders."

A rocket exploded yesterday during a test in the UK's Shetland islands, resulting in a massive fireball that engulfed the entire launchpad.
Off-World

Rocket Explodes in Epic Fireball During Test

Whoa.

The iPad-focused design app Procreate is declining to incorporate generative AI into its platform — and its CEO isn't mincing words.
Artificial Intelligence

Tech CEO Admits That He “Really F*cking Hates” Generative AI

"We're not going to be introducing any generative AI into our products."

A Tesla Semi truck caught fire while driving on a California interstate, blocking both ways of traffic, and prompting a hazmat response.
Tesla

Tesla Semi Truck Catches Fire, Prompting Hazmat Response for Toxic Smoke

"It takes either some sort of dry chemical or very huge amount of water."

The banks have been unable to sell off their debt, leaving them with some of the worst "hung" loans of all time.
Elon Musk

The Banks That Financed Elon Musk’s Acquisition of Twitter Are Now Absolutely Screwed

Getting their money back? Don't bank on it.

Conspiracy theorist and brain worm haver Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that he gets fooled by fake AI content "all the time." We believe him!
Artificial Intelligence

RFK Jr. Says He Constantly Gets Fooled by Fake AI Content

AI misinformation, meet your target audience.

Elon Musk keeps denying he gave a warlord a machine gun-equipped Cybertruck — even though the warlord in question originated the claim.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Insists He Didn’t Give Cybertruck Mounted With Machine Gun to Notorious Warlord

He doth protest too much?

For months now, Tesla customers have been complaining about taking possession of grimy and muddy Cybertrucks.
Tesla

Tesla Fans Alarmed When Brand New Cybertrucks Arrive Filthy, Covered in Mud and Grime

"The inside was covered in dirty handprints and there was even an empty 'Redbull' can in the rear driver's seat pocket."

Boeing Starliner's spacesuits aren't compatible with SpaceX's, making rescuing the stranded astronauts complicated for NASA.
Boeing

There’s a Problem With Rescuing the Stranded Astronauts: SpaceX and Boeing Spacesuits Aren’t Compatible

NASA has some tough decisions to make.

An infection is threatening to make extinct the entire supply of the world's most popular fruit, the humble and ubiquitous banana.
Science & Energy

Bananas May Go Extinct From Deadly Disease, Scientists Warn

Smoothie bars may need to make contingency plans.

"Alien: Romulus" used CGI and generative AI to imitate British actor Ian Holm from the original "Alien" movie.
Artificial Intelligence

“Alien: Romulus” Used AI to Bring Back Dead Actor

Was that really necessary?

Donald Trump's failing Truth Social network seems to be hitting rock bottom as its post-merger stock price plummets lower than ever before. 
Future Society

Trump’s “Truth Social” Stock Hits All-Time Low After Going Public

"The revenue just isn't there."

The crew of the Polaris Dawn, a space mission being conducted with SpaceX, are set to launch next week on August 26.
Advanced Transport

SpaceX Astronauts Arrive at Launch Site for Journey Into Radiation Belt

A daring mission.

The Federal Trade Commission just moved to ban fake, AI-generated reviews and testimonials, including ones attributed to fake authors.
Artificial Intelligence

The US Government Just Banned Fake AI-Generated Reviews

"Fake reviews not only waste people's time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors."

As billionaire Mike Lynch's yacht sinking made headlines, the missing tycoon's recent fraud trial co-defendant died after being hit by a car. 
Future Society

There’s Something Unbelievably Strange About That Billionaire Yacht Sinking

This is stranger than fiction.