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Media theorist and author Douglas Rushkoff described the kind of bunkers the super wealthy are building as they prepare for an apocalypse of some kind.
Climate Change

Don’t Panic, But the Super Wealthy Are Quietly Building Doomsday Bunkers

"I tried to reason with them."

Astronauts like the European Space Agency's Samantha Cristoforetti practice life-saving CPR procedures on board the International Space Station.
Off-World

Astronaut Shows How to Perform CPR in Zero Gravity

"You have to find a way to push off against [a surface]." 

YouTuber Daniel Riley invented and built a laser-powered lawn mower — the epitome of something you shouldn't try to replicate at home.
Robots and Machines

Guy Builds Terrifying Laser-Powered Lawn Mower

"It's not going to cut your finger off or anything like that," he warned, "but a direct hit to your eyeball, even for just a nanosecond, would make you blind for the rest of your life."

After examining blood samples from 14 NASA astronauts, researchers found that samples from all 14 astronauts showed mutations in their DNA.
Gene Editing

Scientists Found Genetic Mutations in Every Astronaut Blood Sample They Studied

Space is stranger than we know.

The energy crisis in Europe has gotten so bad that CERN is considering idling the Large Hadron Collider to save energy amid potential rationing.
Energy

Europe’s Energy Crisis Is So Bad It May Have to Idle CERN’s Large Hadron Collider

Thanks, Russia.

NASA has shared an absolutely gorgeous time lapse filmed from on board the International Space Station showing off a stunning aurora.
Off-World

Space Station Captures Incredible Beautiful Auroras From Above

Auroras have never looked this good.

Shelling and fighting near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest nuclear plant, are making locals increasingly nervous about Russia.
Nuclear Fusion

Fighting Heats Up Near Ukraine Nuclear Plant

The closest town is evacuating.

Over the weekend, Zucko took to Instagram to show off his mixed martial arts moves. And honestly? We're not MMA experts, but he seems pretty good.
Future Society

Experts Surprised by Mark Zuckerberg’s Skill in MMA Sparring Video

Even Connor McGregor weighed in.

To some, colonizing Mars with billionaire SpaceX CEO Elon Musk might sound fun. To others, like NASA astronaut Stan Love, it sounds like pure misery.
Mars

NASA Astronaut Says Elon Musk’s Mars Colony Sounds “Horrible”

"Do I think it’s possible? Yes. Do I think it would be enjoyable? No."

Nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup said their study found commercial fishing responsible for much of the plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Pollution

The Overwhelming Amount of Plastic in the Ocean Isn’t What You Think

What do we do now?

After announcing that it would be releasing a bespoke NFT line, the estate of David Bowie has deleted its initial post about the project.
NFTs

David Bowie’s Estate Pulls Down NFT Announcement After Backlash

"Don't trash Bowie's legacy like this."

Bitcoin bros have long been defined by their near-delusional belief that the currency will always bounce back — but what happens when they lose it?
Cryptocurrency

Analysts Warn of “Massive Capitulation” in Which Crypto Investors Just Give Up

"It’s not looking good."

Scientists have created remote controlled, cyborg cockroaches — which could one day aid during search and rescue missions or monitoring the environment.
Robots and Machines

Scientists Wire Chip to Cockroaches’ Nervous System, Allow Them to Be Remote Controlled

Rise of the cyborg cockroaches.

If you happen to have $7.77 million on hand, you can buy yourself a coveted slice of Alpha City land — by purchasing a real-world Miami Shores villa.
Metaverse

This $7.7 Million Miami Mansion Comes With a Metaverse “Twin”

"I think this is a pretty rare piece of inventory."

Kanye West's famous, 1-of-1 "Robot Face" backpack was just purchased for 50 ETH — roughly $100,000 — by an NFT collective called Elon.Space.
Elon Musk

Crypto Project Named After Elon Musk, But Not Associated With Him, Buys Kanye West’s Backpack

"Who controls the memes, controls the universe."

A solar company under investigation for violating consumer protections filed suit againt a company it blames for failure. Meanwhile, the climate changes.
Solar Power

Solar Company Under Investigation for Installing Systems That Don’t Work

Solar needs to get its act together.

The Panera Bread fast casual chain has announced that it plans to test out AI at its drive-thru's, bringing us that much closer to the uncanny valley.
Artificial Intelligence

Panera Bread Is Replacing Humans With AI At Drive-Thru Windows

Humans never had a chance.

A chief engineer and national from Russia was sentenced to a year and one day in jail for purposefully dumping waste water with oil off the US coast.
Pollution

Man Headed to Prison for Dumping Toxic Pollution Into Ocean

"The intentional pollution of US waters and the deliberate cover-up are serious criminal offenses."

Babe, wake up. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) SoundCloud audio just dropped — and the soundscapes are absolutely beautiful.
James Webb Space Telescope

NASA Turns James Webb Images Into Beautiful Music, Uploads It to SoundCloud

"When I first heard a sonification, it struck me in a visceral, emotional way."

After being on the run for over a year, Thedoex crypto exchange CEO Faith Ozur has finally been arrested and is facing some serious charges.
Cryptocurrency

Missing Crypto CEO Who Stole User Funds Arrested, Facing 40,000 Years in Prison

One price that can't be paid with any currency.