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An unofficial space exploration account on Twitter asked the internet to name an upcoming mission to the planet Uranus. Mayhem ensued.
Off-World

Asking the Public to Name Probe to Uranus May Have Been a Mistake

"You're really asking the internet to name a probe going to Uranus?"

A Swiss scientist has made a bold prediction about the discovery of alien life — and his reasoning is honestly really sound.
Exobiology

Swiss Government Scientist Says We May Be on the Brink of Discovering Alien Life

Is he right?

The remains of one newly discovered, ancient coral reef, believed to be some millions of years old, have been discovered in an Australian desert plain.
Science & Energy

Scientists Find Remnants of Huge Coral Reef in Middle of Desert

"...a land that time forgot..."

Facebook-turned-Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's worst enemy, according to Harvard expert and author Bill George, is... Mark Zuckerberg
Future Society

Harvard Expert Says Mark Zuckerberg Is Destroying Facebook

"He's really lost his way."

Scientists have successfully taught a collection of brain cells in a petri dish how to play the video game “Pong” — kind of.
Science & Energy

Researchers Teach Human Brain Cells in a Dish to Play “Pong”

"When they are in the game, they believe they are the paddle."

The latest communications satellite that launched on a SpaceX rocket over the weekend is already proving to be highly controversial due to its size.
Off-World

Experts Say Annoying New Satellite Might Be Brighter Than Any Star

Oh no. Oh no.

Former SpaceX-antagonist and current NASA chief Bill Nelson has some words for anyone who doubts SpaceX — even though he himself once did.
NASA

NASA Head Who Didn’t Take SpaceX Seriously Complains That People Didn’t Take SpaceX Seriously

The former SpaceX doubter has some words for other former SpaceX doubters.

Jeff Bezos' space comapny Blue Origin experienced a big setback today. And the FAA is officially investigating the "mishap."
Blue Origin

The FAA Is Not Happy About Blue Origin’s “Incident” This Morning

You're grounded!

Canadian startup TransPod wants to revolutionize ground-based transportation by sending passengers along a tube-shaped track.
Advanced Transport

Startup Says Train Powered by “Veillance Flux” Could Travel 620 MPH

It's generating some serious buzz.

The estate of David Bowie is canceling its much-derided NFT project because of the death of another famous Brit — but there's some issues with their gambit.
NFTs

David Bowie’s Estate Has a Very Believable Excuse for Nixing Its Hated NFT Project

This is extra goofy considering Bowie twice refused knighthood.

According to economist John Hawkins, El Salvador's grand crypto experiment, led by Crypto Commander in Chief President Nayib Bukele, has been a disaster.
Bitcoin

Economist: El Salvador’s Year With Bitcoin Currency Has Been “Spectacular Failure”

Shots have been FIRED.

When looking closely at a Blue Origin capsule, a former NASA scientist discovered that the craft in question was named after a bona fide socialist. 
Off-World

Does Jeff Bezos Know His Space Capsule Is Named After a Socialist?

Well, that's awkward.

Blue Origin had to abort its latest uncrewed mission midflight.The company's New Shepard capsule was carrying a number of science experiments.
Blue Origin

Blue Origin Rocket Fails Midway Through Flight, Jettisoning Capsule

Good thing there was nobody on board.

The space race may just have heated up amid China's reported discovery of a new lunar mineral that could possibly be used as an energy source. 
Moon

China Approves Three Moon Missions After Discovering Mineral That Could Be Energy Source

The space race just got a little bit hotter.

A laser-sighted, automatic gun that shoots knives with deadly accuracy -- the perfect weapon for a hypothetical zombie apocalypse?
Robots and Machines

We’re Obsessed With This Laser-Sighted Gun That Shoots Knives

This is seriously impressive — and absolutely terrifying.

Peter Thiel, billionaire entrepreneur and top campaign donor has decided to back a "femtech" app called 28, created by the divisive Evie Magazine.
Developments

Concern Grows Around Billionaire Peter Thiel’s Period-Tracking App

Here's what we know.

A decades-old law was used to sentence an OTC Bitcoin trader to prison. Rizzn says more clarity around Bitcoin and blockchain law is needed.
Bitcoin

Guy Sentenced to Prison for Changing People’s Cash Into Bitcoin

"Uncle Sam will be footing the bill for my room and board."

The US Department of Energy said it's making geothermal energy a priority, hoping to cut its cost by 90 percent before 2035.
Geothermal

The Biden Administration Wants to Cut Geothermal Energy Costs by 90 Percent

It makes a lot of sense.

Travis Kalanick is back with a venture called CloudKitchen, and surprise! It's terrible to employees and "dark kitchen" operators alike.
Future Society

The Disgraced Uber Guy Is Back With a Fun New Plan to Kill Restaurants

"We came in there with a dream for our brand, and CloudKitchens tried to destroy it."

Early-onset cancer is an increasing threat to the global population, according to a new report. Early-onset cancer may be a new epidemic.
Cancer

Young People Are Getting Way More Cancer Than Old People Did

Well, that's bleak.