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The world's first lab-grown "synthetic embryo" has once again roiled the stem cell ethics discourse even though the human version isn't coming anytime soon.
Biology

The World’s First-Ever “Synthetic Embryo” Is Already Causing Controversy

"It’s absolutely not necessary."

Almost every sea turtle being born in Florida is a girl because of increasing sand temperatures due to climate change. Turtle populations are in danger.
Global Warming

Almost Every Turtle Being Born Female Due to Global Warming

Scientists are warning of a "sharp decline in their population."

The magnificent, planetary orb was just a piece of Spanish chorizo, and the physicist has since had to make a public apology for causing any confusion.
Future Society

Physicist Apologizes for Fooling Public Into Thinking a Picture of Chorizo Was a Star

"This level of detail… A new world is revealed day after day."

An ice sheet the size of the United States is under threat of melting as warmer waters are driven towards it, new research finds.
Global Warming

World’s Biggest Ice Sheet in Antarctica in Serious Trouble Due to Global Warming

It's about size of the entire United States.

The decision comes from the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly three months after monkeypox's first detected case on US soil.
Developments

Biden Admin Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

It's about time.

Artemis I is set to launch August 29 for an uncrewed mission to the Moon. NASA hopes Artemis will return humans to the lunar surface.
Moon

NASA Confirms Launch Date for Its Massive Moon Rocket

"We are in the final stretch."

Hackers are using never-before-seen methods to bypass email security measures to read and download messages and attachments.
Hacking

North Korean Hackers Are Reportedly Going After Gmail Accounts

They're stealing thousands of emails.

Fighter pilot training will include augmented reality headsets for combat training to allow jet pilots to compete with enemies from China and Russia.
Prosthetics and Devices

Air Force Pilots to Fight AI-Based Enemies Using AR Helmets

"This is the way we’ll train [pilots] in the future."

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who lives in Austin, took to Twitter to quell rumors that he intends to build his own private airport in Central Texas.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Responds to Rumors That He’s Building His Own Texas Airport

Well, that settles it.

All commercial and public buildings have been banned from lowering their AC below 81 degrees, despite record shattering heatwaves across Europe.
Science & Energy

Spain Forcing Public Places to Set AC at or Above 81 Degrees Fahrenheit

Oh, the humanity!

Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted near a major Icelandic airport on Wednesday afternoon, roughly 20 miles from the nation's capital Reykjavik.
Science & Energy

Jaw-Dropping Video Shows Massive Volcano Erupting Near Airport

One person called it a "dancing fire."

The Australians are at it again — and this time, they've released a second generation "CopterPack" that is exactly as scary and awesome as it sounds.
Robots and Machines

Watch a Guy Take Off With an Electric Backpack Helicopter

That looks fun as hell.

In uniquely ominous news, the Earth is apparently spinning faster than usual. And if that continues, we'll probably have to make some changes to our clocks.
Science & Energy

The Earth Is Spinning so Fast, We Might Have to Turn Back the Clock

Scientists just recorded the shortest day ever.

Pieces of a recently-launched Chinese Long March 5B rocket were reportedly discovered by Filipino fishermen in the island nation's Mindoro Strait.
Off-World

Giant Pieces of Chinese Space Junk Reportedly Found by Fishermen

Fortunately, nobody got hurt.

A group of animal lovers is looking to use machine learning to translate animal "language" into something humans can understand.
Artificial Intelligence

Ambitious Researchers Want to Use AI to Talk to All Animals

"We’re species agnostic."

The FAA has deemed the Samson Sky Switchblade — a street-legal, three-wheeled VTOL described as a "flying sports car" — airworthy enough for trial flights.
Advanced Transport

FAA Greenlights Adorable Flying Car for Test Flights

"Artists dream the future, and that future is filled with flying cars."

A team of researchers using "OrganEx" technology were able to stave off cell death and partially restart the organ functions of dead pigs.
Developments

Scientists Pump Pig Corpses With Artificial Blood to “Partially Revive” Organs

This little piggy did not go to the market.

Hackers were able to exploit a basic flaw in crypto bridge Nomad to rob the platform of roughly $190 million in user investments.
Blockchain

Hackers Loot Blockchain Bridge for Millions In “Frenzied Free For All”

"One of the most chaotic hacks that Web3 has ever seen."

The Pearson education company is looking to recoup some of the money it loses when people resell its expensive books...by turning those textbooks into NFTs.
NFTs

Great, They’re Turning Expensive College Textbooks into NFTs Now

"Pirate your textbooks, kids."

Scientists observed a neutron star smashing into another star, and for the first time, captured the resulting gamma ray burst (GRB) in millimeter light.
Off-World

Astronomers Just Watched a Neutron Star Hulk Smash Another Star

It triggered one of the most powerful explosions in the universe.